D13: S20B of The Landlord & Tenant Act 1985 - The 18 Month Rule
There are a number of contractual and statutory restrictions on the recovery of service charges. The statutory restrictions include section 20B of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. S20B of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 sets an important time limit on the recovery of service charges; it is often referred to as the 18 month rule.