The Service Charge (Estimates and Consultation) Order 1988
Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 limits the amount of service charges payable by tenants of dwellings by reference to the relevant costs of any qualifying works. Where the costs exceed £25 multiplied by the number of dwellings let to the tenants concerned or, if more, £500, the excess is irrecoverable unless certain requirements are complied with or dispensed with by the court. This Order increases the limits of £25 and £500 to £50 and £1,000 respectively except in the case described.