The most frequent question I am asked by new clients when I first take on a service charge instruction is “should I pay this invoice or withhold payment of it?” Business tenants are often faced with this dilemma for the first time when the service charge on their commercial property suddenly rises. To pay or not to pay that is the question. Withholding payment of service charge is not to be taken lightly.

In 2012 you don't have to turn a blind eye to service charges in commercial property.  Have you ever wondered whether your business is paying too much service charge on your commercial property? If you are reading this article then perhaps you have thought about it but did not know what to do. If you are a business owner or the financial director it is likely to be your responsibility to sign off the service charge payment to the landlord every three months.