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Service charge variation clauses

By: Language: English Series: Rent Review & Lease Renewal ; 11(3) Spring 1991, 249-257(9)Publication details: 1991Subject(s): Summary: Problems with service charges in the commercial sector may occur where there is a variation clause as part of the lease. These clauses give a landlord license to redefine the range of services provided or change the method of charge calculation, and disputes naturally arise. The article discusses the sources of conflict: variations of service, property covered, charge levied, tenants` share and argues in conclusion, for legislation to introduce the practice currently employed in residential flat leases .

Problems with service charges in the commercial sector may occur where there is a variation clause as part of the lease. These clauses give a landlord license to redefine the range of services provided or change the method of charge calculation, and disputes naturally arise. The article discusses the sources of conflict: variations of service, property covered, charge levied, tenants` share and argues in conclusion, for legislation to introduce the practice currently employed in residential flat leases .