# Service charge hike! **URL:** \ **Category:** Repairs & Maintenance\ **Created:** [18 September 2023 07:02 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/service-charge-hike/54750 "2023-09-18T07:02:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Louise1](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/louise1/32/14578_2.png) [@Louise1](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Louise1)\ **Post date:** [18 September 2023 07:02 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/service-charge-hike/54750/1 "2023-09-18T07:02:12Z")
Hi there, I wonder if anyone can advise… I have a small bedsit that I rent out, it is tiny with a shower room in central London. The Management Company have increased my service charge for 1 financial business year to cover repairs to the building (which has been pretty neglected since I’ve had my room there from 3 years ago). Service charge was 375.93x5=1,879.65 Since March 2,333.61 x5= 11,668.05 =9788.40 more than usual. Apparently they have apportioned my space, so it’s at least double or more for other freeholders there. Are they allowed to do this in such a short space of time at such a terrible economic time? Obviously I am massively upset and cannot afford it. I have a tenant in there, but if he goes and I can’t get another it will be worse than terrible. Thank you ---
**Author:** ![David122](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/david122/32/1449_2.png) [@David122](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/David122)\ **Post date:** [18 September 2023 08:42 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/service-charge-hike/54750/2 "2023-09-18T08:42:56Z")
Book a call with the Leasehold Advisory Service. ---
**Author:** ![Colin3](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/colin3/32/450_2.png) [@Colin3](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Colin3)\ **Post date:** [18 September 2023 08:54 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/service-charge-hike/54750/3 "2023-09-18T08:54:49Z")
have they just done or plan a major repair plan ? ---
**Author:** ![Louise1](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/louise1/32/14578_2.png) [@Louise1](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Louise1)\ **Post date:** [18 September 2023 09:36 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/service-charge-hike/54750/4 "2023-09-18T09:36:17Z")
A plan to do the building outside next year. I already paid a lump sum prior to March this year for shortfall on last years outgoings. ---
**Author:** ![Colin3](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/colin3/32/450_2.png) [@Colin3](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Colin3)\ **Post date:** [18 September 2023 11:18 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/service-charge-hike/54750/5 "2023-09-18T11:18:58Z")
Ask for a breakdown of costs ---
**Author:** ![Prafula](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/prafula/32/450_2.png) [@Prafula](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Prafula)\ **Post date:** [19 September 2023 19:57 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/service-charge-hike/54750/6 "2023-09-19T19:57:17Z")
I would suggest that you write to the managing company and request for explanation and full breakdown for the charges ---
**Author:** ![system](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/system/32/11_2.png) [@system](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/system)\ **Post date:** [16 August 2024 21:06 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/service-charge-hike/54750/7 "2024-08-16T21:06:56Z")