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Service charge tribunal fees 2026 (England and Wales)

England and Wales · Law checked 24 October 2026 · Not legal advice

England: First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)

For applications under section 27A or section 20C of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: £114 application fee and £227 hearing fee, set by the Court and Tribunal Fees (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2026, in force 13 July 2026. Some other application types are £200 and £300. The form shows the fee.

Wales: Leasehold Valuation Tribunal

Amount in disputeApplication fee
Up to £500£50
£501 to £1,000£70
£1,001 to £5,000£100
£5,001 to £15,000£200
Over £15,000£350

Hearing fee £150. No fee for section 20C applications. Fee waiver form LVT17 if you receive certain benefits.

Fees change; always check the tribunal's own site before applying.