Summary of tribunal decision and rights of appeal
The Tribunal has decided to grant the landlord, emh Housing and Regeneration Limited, permission to proceed with the works to replace the building’s faulty door entry system without having carried out the usual formal consultation with leaseholders.
After reviewing the evidence, the Tribunal found no meaningful disadvantage to the leaseholders arising from the lack of consultation, particularly as the system urgently needed replacing and there was no clear indication that consultation would have reduced the cost, changed the contractor, or altered the nature of the works.
This judgement does not decide whether the costs can later be recovered through service charges — leaseholders may still challenge payability or reasonableness through separate proceedings.
Anyone wishing to appeal this decision must apply in writing to the First‑tier Tribunal for permission within 28 days of receiving the written reasons. If permission is refused, a further application may be made to the Upper Tribunal.