The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act, which became law on 24 May 2024, is a long-awaited piece of legislation designed to make it easier and cheaper for leaseholders to extend their lease or purchase the freehold of their building.
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Whether the failure to serve a claim notice to all landlords involved necessarily invalidates an RTM claim…
Mark Chick, Senior Partner and Joint Head of Landlord & Tenant at Bishop & Sewell considers the increase in disposals.
If leaseholders and freeholders choose to neglect their maintenance or cleaning responsibilities then serious legal consequences may follow.
Understanding the implications of service charges, maintenance contracts, and QLTAs is critical for landlords to avoid legal disputes, meet their obligations under lease agreements, and maintain positive relationships with leaseholders.
Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act question and answer By Mark Chick Director of ALEP, Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners.
Major works can come with frustrations for landlords, managing agents and leaseholders. In the worst cases, major works are unpredictable.
As leaseholders, you need the assurance that major works are necessary, being carried out by suitable professionals, and for a fair price.
Leasehold reform has been a significant topic of discussion in recent years. One notable area of discussion has been the potential impact of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 on service charges for leaseholders in the UK.
Defects in design, faulty installation or the use of inappropriate or inadequate materials when building a property can lead to significant problems later on.