TRIBUNAL-APPOINTED PROPERTY MANAGER REQUIRED - SECTION 24 LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT 1987Property Details:3-flat converted property in Clacton-on-Sea, EssexCo-owned freehold with ongoing management disputes between leaseholdersRequires independent, professional management to ensure lease compliance and impartialityCurrent 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 1987Application to be made to First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)Initial term: 12-24 monthsEssential Requirements (as per Tribunal Practice Statement):Membership of professional body (ARMA, IRPM, or equivalent) at senior levelProfessional indemnity insurance appropriate for tribunal-appointed managementClient money protection scheme membershipRICS-compliant complaints procedureDemonstrable experience with leasehold property managementUnderstanding of Service Charge Residential Management Code (3rd Edition)Experience with tribunal appointments preferredKey Responsibilities:Day-to-day property management and maintenance coordinationService charge budgeting, collection, and accountingLease compliance and statutory obligations (fire safety, health & safety)Contractor procurement and managementLeaseholder communications and dispute resolutionTribunal reporting as requiredEstablishment and management of reserve fund (float)Current Situation:Accounts require updating and auditingOutstanding maintenance works to be prioritized and completedNeed for clear communication protocols and transparent decision-makingReserve 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 complexityInitial tribunal report: Approximately £500Additional admin costs for leaseholders breaking lease terms to be charged directly to those leaseholdersNext Steps:Interested property managers should provide:Company/individual credentials and professional membershipsProfessional indemnity insurance detailsEvidence of client money protection scheme membershipRelevant experience (particularly tribunal appointments)Fee structure and services included (including initial tribunal report costs)Availability for property inspection and preliminary meetingDraft management plan outlineTimeline:Quotes required by: 20th October 2025Property inspection: Please indicate your availabilityTribunal application anticipated: 26th October 2025