Bredon Court, Tower Road
- The building
- Two blocks of leasehold flats on a gated estate of about 2006, one of eight flats over three floors and one of 35 over three to four, both facing the beach and the Atlantic.
- What was applied for
- Dispensation under section 20ZA of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 for storm damage repairs, applied for by the RTM company after the works had been authorised.
- The figures
- Two blocks, eight and 35 flats, estate of about 2006. Estimate of 35,640 pounds dated 26 January 2026, 50 per cent deposit paid the same day. Thirteen lessees agreed.
What Happened
A storm on 8 and 9 January 2026 stripped slates, ridge tiles and guttering from the roofs of both blocks. The directors obtained a quote, authorised works to begin in the week commencing 2 February with scaffolding, and paid a 50 per cent deposit on 26 January. A second quote arrived three days later. Thirteen lessees returned reply forms agreeing.
What the Tribunal Held
Granted. Following Daejan as summarised in RM Residential v Westacre Estates, the focus is the extent of prejudice to tenants, not punishment for the breach. There was no argument that any respondent had suffered prejudice, and the order was tied specifically to the cost of the roof works and scaffolding in the named estimate. The tribunal reserved the money questions entirely: it made no determination that the costs were reasonably incurred or the works of a reasonable standard, and the parties keep their section 27A rights.
What it means for a block here. When storm damage makes a roof urgent, an RTM company can start work and seek dispensation afterwards. The test is prejudice, not the breach, and the price stays open.