We explore some common causes of leasehold disputes and outline effective strategies for avoiding and resolving conflict.
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Leaseholders in older properties often face issues with damp, timber decay and structural movement, all of which can lead to costly repairs.
Lee Stafford, Partner at Bishop & Sewell, talks us through the sticky area of service charge disputes.
Laura Severn at LMP Law takes a look at the difficult issue of rights of way with questions from property owners who are affected by them.
The leaseholders instructed the managing agent by way of a residents’ management company (RMC).
The leaseholder complained that a window frame at her flat had been broken by the window cleaner.
The leaseholder in this case complained of failures on the part of the managing agent in dealing with and resolving a water leak issue.
Rachel Waller from Bishop & Sewell provides us with some important advice on how misrepresentation arises and the remedies available.
Very few people wish to engage with legal proceedings. However, sometimes during a dispute our very best efforts fail to bring about an acceptable solution, and in these situations it can be worth considering whether there could be a legal remedy to the particular problem.
Here are some points to consider if you are involved in (or are trying to avoid) a service charge dispute.