CA 22 January 1988. The defendants (W) had occupied a flat on an estate owned by the plaintiffs (S) since 1967. W and other tenants exercised their right to buy under Housing Act 1980 and the flat was conveyed to them in January 1983 at an annual rent of £10 with a provision for a service charge. Over the years there had been problems with rot in the woodwork of windows and in 1982 S engaged an architect to advise. He recommended double glazing be fitted. S made an application to the Housing Corporation for a grant but this is only available on rented properties and not on long leasehold properties. S went ahead with work offering two options to help leaseholders pay, by adding to their mortgage loan or by spliting the cost over three years as service charges. Many leaseholders, including W, objected to work being done considering it unnecessary and when charges were made W refused to pay. S issued proceedings to obtain the sum, possession of the flat and forfeiture of the lease. Thi