The recent decision in the High Court case of Phillips and Goddard v Francis (2012) arguably changes the way landlords must approach section 20 consultation.
The ruling seems to suggest that qualifying works are not specific to one project but must include all qualifying works, falling due in that service charge period. Further, the decision appears to widen the scope of qualifying works.
ARMA has published a useful article to support their Section 20 Consultation Guide. For more information visit www.arma.org.uk