Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002

Part 2 Amendments of Landlord and Tenant Act 1987

7 The 1987 Act has effect subject to the following amendments.

8 (1) Section 24 (appointment of manager by leasehold valuation tribunal) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (2), after paragraph (ab) insert—

“(aba) where the tribunal is satisfied—

(i) that unreasonable variable administration charges have been made, or are proposed or likely to be made, and

(ii) that it is just and convenient to make the order in all the circumstances of the case;”.

(3) After subsection (2A) insert—

“(2B) In subsection (2)(aba) “variable administration charge” has the meaning given by paragraph 1 of Schedule 11 to the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.”

9 In section 46 (interpretation of provisions concerning information to be furnished to tenants), insert at the end—

“(3) In this Part “administration charge” has the meaning given by paragraph 1 of Schedule 11 to the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.”

10 (1) Section 47 (landlord’s name and address to be contained in demands for rent etc.) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (2), after “service charge” insert “or an administration charge”.

(3) In subsection (3), after “service charges” insert “or (as the case may be) administration charges”.

11 (1) Section 48 (notification by landlord of address for service of notices) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (2), for “or service charge” substitute “, service charge or administration charge”.

(3) In subsection (3)—

(a) for “or service charge” substitute “, service charge or administration charge”, and

(b) for “or (as the case may be) service charges” substitute “, service charges or (as the case may be) administration charges”.