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First-tier Tribunal Orders Lease Variations for Alaska Buildings

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) made an order varying the leases of several flats at a person in London. This involved changing the service charge percentages and replacing old plans with new ones, as allowed under section 35 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987.

⚖️ Legal holding

A landlord may vary a lease by obtaining an order from the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) under section 35 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987.

Topics

tenancy variationlease amendment

Provisions

📖 What the law says

Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 s.35

Under this section, any party to a long lease of a flat can apply to the appropriate tribunal for an order to vary the lease. The application can be based on several grounds, including issues related to the repair or maintenance of the flat, building, or associated land/buildings, insurance of the building, repair or maintenance of necessary installations, provision or maintenance of necessary services, recovery of expenditure, computation of a service charge, and other matters as prescribed by regulations.

Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.

📖 Technical summary

The tribunal varied the leases of multiple flats in a person, London, SE1 under s35 Landlord and Tenant Act 1987.

📜 Headnote Official document

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) varied the leases of multiple flats in Alaska Buildings, London under s35 Landlord and Tenant Act 1987. The order amended service charge percentages and substituted new plans for each lease.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

© CROWN COPYRIGHT

FIRST-TIER TRIBUNAL PROPERTY CHAMBER (RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY) Case reference : LON/00BE/LVL/2025/0003 Property :

Blocks 700, 710, 720, 730, [NAME], [ADDRESS], London, SE1

Applicant: [redacted]

[COMPANY] : [NAME] Respondent: [redacted]

44 Leaseholders at Property. Details appended to the Decision

Representative : None Type of application : Variation of a lease by a party to the lease under s35 Landlord and Tenant Act 1987

Tribunal member(s) : Mr A Harris LLM FRICS FCIArb Date of Order : 23 July 2025

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ORDER __________

UPON considering the applications made by The [APPELLANT] under s.35 Landlord and Tenant Act 1987

AND UPON an Appendix being attached to this Order, which specifies the relevant reversionary title number to the residential leases at Blocks 700, 710, 720, 730, [NAME], [ADDRESS], London, SE1 together with each leaseholder’s name, flat number and title number

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IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to section 38, that each of the residential leases in respect of the properties set out in the table referred to below are amended as follows:

1. The service charge percentage in each lease is to be amended to the percentage shown in the table 2. Plan B attached to this order is to be substituted for the existing Plan B in the leases.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that each of the variations referred to above are to take effect and bind each of the parties to the leases with effect from and including 31 October 2025.

The Tribunal directs the solicitor for the Applicants no later than 29 August 2025:

(i) file a copy of this Order together with a copy of the Tribunal’s decision, at HM Land Registry.

(ii) confirm to the Tribunal that it has done so.

The Tribunal directs HM Land Registry to enter a note in the register of each of the leasehold titles of the residential leases as set out in the Appendix which are varied by this order and in the register of the relevant reversionary freehold title, confirming that the terms of the registered lease has been varied by this Order, dated 23 July 2025 and to file a copy of this Order under each affected title.

Name: A Harris LLM FRICS FCIArb

Date: 23 July 2025

3 Appendix to Order

Tribunal Case Reference: LON/00BE/LVL/2025/0003

Property Address: Blocks 700, 710, 720, 730, [NAME], [ADDRESS], London, SE1

Reversionary title number: TGL85629

Leases varied by this Order

© [NAME], 61 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE] Schedule of Leases and Variations Ordered

Flat Number Date of Lease Parties to Lease Term of Lease Title Number Floor Area (sq ft) Amendments ordered 701 23.02.1996 (1) [COMPANY] (2) [NAME] 999 years from 24 June 1993 TGL119795 800 The percentage contained within the definition of “the Block Service Charge Proportion” will be amended to 2.27%. Plan B attached to the decision is to be substituted for Plan B to the lease. 702 28.02.1996 (1) [COMPANY] (2) [NAME] 999 years from 24 June 1993 TGL118763 833 Plan B attached to the decision is to be substituted for Plan B to the lease. The percentage contained within the definition of “the Block Service Charge Proportion” will be amended to 2.37%. 703 13.03.1996 (1) [COMPANY] (2) [NAME] and [NAME] 999 years from 24 June 1993 TGL119997 844 Plan B attached to the decision is to be substituted for Plan B to the lease. The percentage contained within the definition of “the Block Service Charge Proportion” will be amended to 2.40%. 704 24.09.1996 (1) [COMPANY] (2) [NAME] [NAME] [NAME] 999 years from 24 June 1993 TGL128856 800 Plan B attached to the decision is to be substituted for Plan B to the lease.

5 The percentage contained within the definition of “the Block Service Charge Proportion” will be amended to 2.27%.

705 15.03.1996 (1) [COMPANY] (2) [NAME] 999 years from 24 June 1993 TGL120329 800 Plan B attached to the decision is to be substituted for Plan B to the lease.

The percentage contained within the definition of “the Block Service Charge Proportion” will be amended to 2.27%.

706 16.02.1996 (1) [COMPANY] (2) Sudabeh Afshar- rad

999 years from 24 June 1993 TGL117977 943 Plan B attached to the decision is to be substituted for Plan B to the lease.

The percentage contained within the definition of “the Block Service Charge Proportion” will be amended to 2.68%.

707 29.11.1996 (1) [COMPANY] (2) Keric Thomas Morris

999 years from 24 June 1993 TGL136653 811 Plan B attached to the decision is to be substituted for Plan B to the lease.

The percentage contained within the definition of “the Block Service Charge Proportion” will be amended to 2.30%.

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708 26.02.1996 (1) [COMPANY] (2) [NAME]

999 years from 24 June 1993 TGL126220 493 Plan B attached to the decision is to be substituted for Plan B to the lease.

The percentage contained within the definition of “the Block Service Charge Proportion” will be amended to 1.40%.

709 28.02.1996 (1) [COMPANY] (2) [NAME] and [NAME]

999 years from 24 June 1993 TGL118657 669 Plan B attached to the decision is to be substituted for Plan B to the lease.

The percentage contained within the definition of “the Block Service Charge Proportion” will be amended to 1.90%.

710 28.02.1996 (1) [COMPANY] (2) [NAME] 999 years from 24 June 1993 TGL118708 713 Plan B attached to the decision is to be substituted for Plan B to the lease. The percentage contained within the definition of “the Block Service Charge Proportion” will be amended to 2.02%.

711 12.07.1996 (1) [COMPANY] (2) [NAME]

999 years from 24 June 1993 TGL125719 987 Plan B attached to the decision is to be substituted for Plan B to the lease. The percentage contained within the definition of “the Block Service Charge

7 Proportion” will be amended to 2.80%. 712 01.03.1996 (1) [COMPANY] (2) [NAME]

999 years from 24 June 1993 TGL118958 450 Plan B attached to the decision is to be substituted for Plan B to the lease. The percentage contained within the definition of “the Block Service Charge Proportion” will be amended to 1.29%. 713 01.03.1996 (1) [COMPANY] (2) [NAME]

999 years from 24 June 1993 TGL118592 493 Plan B attached to the decision is to be substituted for Plan B to the lease. The percentage contained within the definition of “the Block Service Charge Proportion” will be amended to 1.41%. 714 16.02.1996 (1) [COMPANY] (2) [NAME] and [NAME]

999 years from 24 June 1993 TGL118513

669 Plan B attached to the decision is to be substituted for Plan B to the lease

715 23.02.1996 (1) [COMPANY] (2) [NAME]

999 years from 24 June 1993 TGL118808 713 Plan B attached to the decision is to be substituted for Plan B to the lease

The percentage contained within the definition of “the Block Service Charge Proportion” will be amended to 2.02%.

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716 25.04.1996

(1) [COMPANY] (2) [NAME] and [NAME]

999 years from 24 June 1993 TGL124532 987 Plan B attached to the decision is to be substituted for Plan B to the lease.

The percentage contained within the definition of “the Block Service Charge Proportion” will be amended to 2.80%.

717 29.02.1996 (1) [COMPANY] (2) [NAME]

999 years from 24 June 1993 TGL118373 439 Plan B attached to the decision is to be added to the lease.

The percentage contained within the definition of “the Block Service Charge Proportion” will be amended to 1.26%.

718 28.02.1996 (1) [COMPANY] (2) [NAME]

999 years from 24 June 1993 TGL118806 1380 Plan B attached to the decision is to be substituted for Plan B to the lease.

The percentage contained within the definition of “the Block Service Charge Proportion” will be amended to 3.92%.

719 23.02.1996 (1) [COMPANY] (2) [NAME] and [NAME] [NAME] 999 years from 24 June 1993 TGL119411 1060 Plan B attached to the decision is to be substituted for Plan B to the lease..

9 The percentage contained within the definition of “the Block Service Charge Proportion” will be amended to 3.01%.

720 16.06.1997 (1) [COMPANY] (2) [NAME] [NAME] [NAME]

999 years from 24 June 1993 TGL136602 789 Plan B attached to the decision is to be substituted for Plan B to the lease.

The percentage contained within the definition of “the Block Service Charge Proportion” will be amended to 2.24%.

721 18.07.1996 (1) [COMPANY] (2) [NAME]

999 years from 24 June 1993 TGL124939 526 Plan B attached to the decision is to be substituted for Plan B to the lease.

The percentage contained within the definition of “the Block Service Charge Proportion” will be amended to 1.49%.

722 24.05.1996 (1) [COMPANY] (2) [NAME]

999 years from 24 June 1993 TGL121100 800 Plan B attached to the decision is to be substituted for Plan B to the lease. The percentage contained within the definition of “the Block Service Charge Proportion” will be amended to 2.27%. 723 05.07.1996 (1) [COMPANY] (2) [NAME] 999 years from 24 June 1993 TGL122138 956 Plan B attached to the decision is to be substituted for Plan B to the lease.

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The percentage contained within the definition of “the Block Service Charge Proportion” will be amended to 2.72%.

724 21.02.1997 (1) [COMPANY] (2) [NAME]

999 years from 24 June 1993 TGL131296 1060 Plan B attached to the decision is to be substituted for Plan B to the lease. .

The percentage contained within the definition of “the Block Service Charge Proportion” will be amended to 3.01%.

725 10.10.1996 (1) [COMPANY] (2) [NAME] [NAME]

999 years from 24 June 1993 TGL126290 1120 Plan B attached to the decision is to be substituted for Plan B to the lease.

The percentage contained within the definition of “the Block Service Charge Proportion” will be amended to 3.18%.

726 20.12.1996 (1) [COMPANY] (2) [NAME] and [NAME]

999 years from 24 June 1993 TGL128261 950 Plan B attached to the decision is to be substituted for Plan B to the lease.

The percentage contained within the definition of “the Block Service Charge Proportion” will be amended to 2.70%.

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727 12.07.1996 (1) [COMPANY] (2) [NAME]

999 years from 24 June 1993 TGL123187 1060 Plan B attached to the decision is to be substituted for Plan B to the lease.

728 12.07.1996 (1) [COMPANY] (2) [NAME]

999 years from 24 June 1993 TGL123262 1120 Plan B attached to the decision is to be substituted for Plan B to the lease.

729 25.10.1996 (1) [COMPANY] (2) [NAME]

999 years from 24 June 1993 TGL140787 775 The definition of “the Block” refers to the Block being edged in green on Plan B.

Plan B correctly edges in green 700, 710, 720 and 730. No amendments are required.

The percentage contained within the definition of “the Block Service Charge

12 Proportion” will be amended to 2.20%.

730 25.10.1996 (1) [COMPANY] (2) [NAME]

999 years from 24 June 1993 TGL140690 790 The definition of “the Block” refers to the Block being edged in green on Plan B.

731 13.11.1996 (1) [COMPANY] (2) [NAME] and [NAME]

999 years from 24 June 1993 TGL127008 660 Plan B attached to the decision is to be substituted for Plan B to the lease.

The percentage contained within the definition of “the Block Service Charge Proportion” will be amended to 1.87%.

732 20.01.1997 (1) [COMPANY] (2) [NAME] 999 years from 24 June 1993 TGL129844 660 The definition of “the Block” refers to the Block being edged in green on Plan B.

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733 08.01.1997 (1) [COMPANY] (2) Tsan Sing Libon Fung

999 years from 24 June 1993 TGL129939 930 The definition of “the Block” refers to the Block being edged in green on Plan B.

The percentage contained within the definition of “the Block Service Charge Proportion” will be amended to 2.64%.

734 20.12.1996 (1) [COMPANY] (2) [NAME]

999 years from 24 June 1993 TGL128460 860 The definition of “the Block” refers to the Block being edged in green on Plan B.

14 Plan B correctly edges in green 700, 710, 720 and 730. No amendments are required.

The percentage contained within the definition of “the Block Service Charge Proportion” will be amended to 2.44%.

735 10.01.1997 (1) [COMPANY] (2) [NAME]

999 years from 24 June 1993 TGL128857 820 Plan B attached to the decision is to be substituted for Plan B to the lease. .

The percentage contained within the definition of “the Block Service Charge Proportion” will be amended to 2.33%.

736 18.12.1996 (1) [COMPANY] (2) [NAME]

999 years from 24 June 1993 TGL131123 860 The definition of “the Block” refers to the Block being edged in green on Plan B.

15 The percentage contained within the definition of “the Block Service Charge Proportion” will be amended to 2.44%.

737 07.11.1996 (1) [COMPANY] (2) [NAME] [NAME] and [NAME]

999 years from 24 June 1993 TGL128980 800 Plan B attached to the decision is to be substituted for Plan B to the lease. .

738 09.12.1996 (1) [COMPANY] (2) [NAME] [NAME]

999 years from 24 June 1993 TGL130837 770 Plan B attached to the decision is to be substituted for Plan B to the lease.

The percentage contained within the definition of “the Block Service Charge Proportion” will be amended to 2.19%.

739 06.12.1996 (1) [COMPANY] (2) [NAME]

999 years from 24 June 1993 TGL130677 750 Plan B attached to the decision is to be substituted for Plan B to the lease.

16 The percentage contained within the definition of “the Block Service Charge Proportion” will be amended to 2.13%.

740 10.01.1997 (1) [COMPANY] (2) [NAME] [NAME]

999 years from 24 June 1993 TGL128181 740 The definition of “the Block” refers to the Block being edged in green on Plan B.

The percentage contained within the definition of “the Block Service Charge Proportion” will be amended to 2.10%.

741 26.11.1996 (1) [COMPANY] (2) [NAME] and Ximena Giulia Bianco

999 years from 24 June 1993 TGL127422 500 Plan B attached to the decision is to be substituted for Plan B to the lease.

The percentage contained within the definition of “the Block Service Charge Proportion” will be amended to 1.43%.

742 26.02.1997 (1) [COMPANY] (2) [NAME]

999 years from 24 June 1993 TGL130609 600 The definition of “the Block” refers to the Block being edged in green on Plan B.

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Plan B corrected edges in green 700, 710, 720 and 730. No amendments are required.

The percentage contained within the definition of “the Block Service Charge Proportion” will be amended to 1.70%.

743 21.01.1997 (1) [COMPANY] (2) [NAME]

999 years from 24 June 1993 TGL129302 750 Plan B attached to the decision is to be substituted for Plan B to the lease.

The percentage contained within the definition of “the Block Service Charge Proportion” will be amended to 2.13%.

744 27.03.1997 (1) [COMPANY] (2) [NAME]

999 years from 24 June 1993 TGL132710 680 Plan B attached to the decision is to be substituted for Plan B to the lease. .

The percentage contained within the definition of “the Block Service Charge Proportion” will be amended to 1.93%.

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📊 How courts decide similar cases

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The landlord can vary the lease under section 35 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987.
  • Dispensation from consultation requirements can be granted if the works are urgent and necessary for building safety.
  • Dispensation from consultation requirements is reasonable if there is a high risk of imminent major failure in the property.
  • Dispensation from consultation requirements is reasonable if no prejudice will result.
  • Right to manage is eligible for properties with less than 50% non-residential internal floor space.

Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

The tribunal varied leases for several flats in Alaska Buildings by changing service charge percentages and replacing old plans.

Who was involved?

A management company applied to vary the leases of multiple leaseholders at a London property.

How did the court decide, and why?

The tribunal granted the variation as it complied with s35 Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 requirements.

Which laws or rules were applied?

Section 35 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 was used to vary the leases.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The management company's application met all legal criteria for lease variation under s35.

Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?

It was in favour of the management company, allowing them to vary the leases.

What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?

Someone seeking to vary a lease must follow s35 Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 procedures.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The management company provided necessary documentation showing compliance with legal requirements.

Can a decision like this be appealed?

Yes, decisions from the First-tier Tribunal can often be appealed to the Upper Tribunal.

Is it worth getting a solicitor for a case like this?

It is advisable to seek professional legal advice for lease variation proceedings.

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