Following the Housing Ombudsman’s Insight Report on Service Charges published in December 2023, Mark Foxcroft and Rebecca Brady consider the jurisdiction of the Ombudsman in relation to service charges, and its expectation of landlords in relation to the administration of these costs.
Speakers:
Mark Foxcroft, Partner, Housing Management & Property Litigation
Mark’s practice encompasses all aspects of contentious property litigation on matters relating to both residential and commercial property. In particular, Mark specialises in leasehold matters and has extensive experience representing clients in the First Tier and Upper Tribunals. This work includes claims for forfeiture, service charge disputes, lease variations and extensions, statutory consultation and contentious boundary disputes.
Rebecca Brady, Chartered Legal Executive, Housing Management & Property Litigation
Rebecca has an extremely wide and varied practice, accepting instructions from Local Authorities and Registered Providers on all aspects of leasehold and tenancy management.
Rebecca’s expertise in tenancy management includes possession claims, injunction applications, disrepair and housing conditions claims. Rebecca has successfully defended a number of disrepair claims at Trial, recovering the landlord’s legal costs from the tenant’s insurers. Rebecca has a particular interest in succession and unlawful occupation cases, including those involving trespassers.
