Commentary on Sections Example 3 £150(Pe) – £50(E) = £100 Section 313: Repairs and alterations to living accommodation
1319.This section derives from section 155(3) of ICTA. It only applies in the case of provided accommodation which falls within Chapter 5 of Part 3.
1320.In the case of alteration and additions to the property within subsection (2)(a), the cost would sometimes result in an increase in the cash equivalent under Chapter 5 of Part 3. In order to prevent a double charge to tax it is necessary to exempt the cost of the alterations and additions which fall through to Chapter 10 of Part 3 because the cost of provision was “not otherwise chargeable to tax”.
1321.The second part of this exemption at subsection (2)(b) refers to landlord’s repairs, the definition of which prevents it extending to tenant’s repairs, or improvements disguised as repairs.