Property Manager

TRIBUNAL-APPOINTED PROPERTY MANAGER REQUIRED - SECTION 24 LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT 1987
Property Details:

3-flat converted property in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
Co-owned freehold with ongoing management disputes between leaseholders
Requires independent, professional management to ensure lease compliance and impartiality
Current service charge: £2,000 per annum for all 3 flats (open for review)

Appointment Type:

Tribunal-appointed manager under Section 24 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987
Application to be made to First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)
Initial term: 12-24 months

Essential Requirements (as per Tribunal Practice Statement):

Membership of professional body (ARMA, IRPM, or equivalent) at senior level
Professional indemnity insurance appropriate for tribunal-appointed management
Client money protection scheme membership
RICS-compliant complaints procedure
Demonstrable experience with leasehold property management
Understanding of Service Charge Residential Management Code (3rd Edition)
Experience with tribunal appointments preferred

Key Responsibilities:

Day-to-day property management and maintenance coordination
Service charge budgeting, collection, and accounting
Lease compliance and statutory obligations (fire safety, health & safety)
Contractor procurement and management
Leaseholder communications and dispute resolution
Tribunal reporting as required
Establishment and management of reserve fund (float)

Current Situation:

Accounts require updating and auditing
Outstanding maintenance works to be prioritized and completed
Need for clear communication protocols and transparent decision-making
Reserve fund to be established (tribunal approval to be sought)

Budget:

Annual property management fee: Approximately £200-£250 per flat per annum based on services and complexity
Initial tribunal report: Approximately £500
Additional admin costs for leaseholders breaking lease terms to be charged directly to those leaseholders

Next Steps:
Interested property managers should provide:

Company/individual credentials and professional memberships
Professional indemnity insurance details
Evidence of client money protection scheme membership
Relevant experience (particularly tribunal appointments)
Fee structure and services included (including initial tribunal report costs)
Availability for property inspection and preliminary meeting
Draft management plan outline

Timeline:
Quotes required by: 20th October 2025
Property inspection: Please indicate your availability
Tribunal application anticipated: 26th October 2025