Commercial Property Litigation Solicitors in Greenwich

Commercial Property Litigation Solicitors

Location:
Greenwich

London Office Address:
125 Old Broad Street
London
EC2N 1AR

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Telephone:
020 8049 5888

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A substantial building charge can create disagreement about both the figures and the landlord's contractual entitlement. Paul Robinson Solicitors advise on commercial property litigation in Greenwich, helping landlords and tenants investigate service charge disputes alongside wider lease issues, with attention to the supporting records, allocation of expenditure and practical consequences for an ongoing occupation relationship.

For advice about a property matter in Greenwich, contact our London office. The office address and map above show where the team is based. Call 020 8049 5888 to discuss your requirements.

Separate the contractual and accounting questions

We review the lease provisions governing recoverable expenditure and compare them with the demand and available accounts. An expense may have been incurred without necessarily answering whether it is chargeable under this particular lease. Conversely, dissatisfaction with a service does not by itself establish that nothing is payable. Identifying the disputed categories helps focus enquiries on the points that could affect the legal position.

Investigate allocation and supporting information

The share attributed to a unit, treatment of major works and reconciliation of estimates may require detailed examination. We consider what information the documents provide for and where technical or accounting input would assist. Keep budgets, statements and correspondence together, including previous explanations from the managing agent. Advice should be obtained before changing payment practices or treating a disagreement as justification for unilateral deductions.

Address the ongoing management relationship

A useful outcome may include clarification of the account, payment terms or improved arrangements for future information, subject to agreement. We explore proportionate resolution and proceedings where necessary without promising a particular reduction. Our wider property litigation work includes repair, access and lease enforcement disputes. Explain whether the building remains in use and which future charges are anticipated, so the strategy considers recurring issues as well as the current demand.

Frequently asked questions

Does proof that a landlord paid a contractor settle recoverability?

No. The expenditure still needs to be considered against the lease and relevant circumstances, including its category and allocation, before the tenant's liability can be assessed.

Why compare estimated charges with the year-end account?

The comparison may reveal how payments and actual expenditure have been reconciled. Its legal significance depends on the lease and the basis of the particular dispute.

Can a settlement improve the handling of later service charge information?

The parties may agree practical arrangements, but their scope should be recorded clearly. Resolving one demand should not leave uncertainty about whether future rights or obligations change.

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