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