The statutory definition of “service charges” under S.18 of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1985 states an amount payable by a customer of a dwelling as part of, or in addition to the rent:
- Which is payable for services, repairs, improvements, maintenance, insurance, or the landlord’s cost of management; and
- The whole, or part of, which varies or may vary according to the relevant costs.
Service charges made by Bron Afon are for goods or services in addition to those funded by the basic rent. The service charges must be set at a level which covers the reasonable costs of providing the services. Service charges will be made in accordance with the Occupation Contract.