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S20 Challenge Check list

Hi all…

One of the groups who regularly attend the ILA meetings, and anticipate challenging their bills at the TRIBUNAL, put together this “to do list” see enclosed…

Its pretty comprehensive and worth reading, whether you are currently/intend to do the same, as/when, the council presents you with a similar demand…

Enjoy…

S20 Notices / Major Works 

Action Sheet for Islington Leaseholders

Following the recent Tower Hamlets Court of Appeal ruling, below is a practical action sheet forIslington leaseholders reviewing their own S20 notices.

The Tower Hamlets case does NOT automatically apply to Islington. What it does is reinforce

where leaseholders should look closely: consultation, clarity, and costs.

Each S20 notice still stands or falls on its own facts.

A Court of Appeal recently ruled: A London council is unable to charge leaseholders for repairing historic building safety work.

https://www.insidehousing.co.uk/news/court-of-appeal-rules-london-council-unable-to-charge-leaseholders-for-repairing-historic-building-safety-work-95239?

Use the checklist enclosed to review your own works and start collecting evidence right from the

beginning. Send in FOIs when necessary.