# Service charge

> The UK / European equivalent of operating expenses — recharged to tenants.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- The UK / European equivalent of operating expenses — recharged to tenants.
- Service charge in EMEA covers building maintenance, cleaning, security, utilities for common areas, management fees, and insurance.

## Key facts
- **category**: Lease economics
- **regionScope**: UK, EU

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/glossary/service-charge), updated 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z.