The Service Charge (Estimates and Consultation) Order 1988
1.
This Order may be cited as the Service Charge (Estimates and Consultation) Order 1988 and shall come into force on 1st September 1988.
2.
Except in a case where relevant costs have been incurred before this Order comes into force—
(a)
the amount prescribed for the purposes of section 20(3)(a) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 is £50, and
(b)
the amount prescribed for the purposes of section 20(3)(b) of that Act is £1,000.
Signed by authority of the Secretary of State
Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 limits the amount of service charges payable by tenants of dwellings by reference to the relevant costs of any qualifying works. Where the costs exceed £25 multiplied by the number of dwellings let to the tenants concerned or, if more, £500, the excess is irrecoverable unless certain requirements are complied with or dispensed with by the court. This Order increases the limits of £25 and £500 to £50 and £1,000 respectively except in the case described.