This matter is most confusing isn’t it? I rather think local authorities each have their own way of dealing with what constitutes a service. Further, we understand a service charge can only be charged if a social rent (wmc) is in place rather than an affordable rent, the method of calculating wmc increases being different for each, of course. We would be interested to get to the bottom of this if indeed a bottom can be located!
Jane
Berkswell Charities