In this article, we delve into the significance of major works and service charges, what they entail, and how they impact residents.
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This article discusses Section 20 Notices and how that would affect planned works to lifts (whether modernisation or full replacement works).
If any major works (or known as ‘qualifying works’) are required for a block of flats, the cost will normally be recoverable from the tenants.
Ian Hollins of Clear Building Management sets out some practical advice on how to stay on the right side of the section 20 legislation.
Section 20 of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1985 (as amended by the Commonhold & Leasehold Reform Act 2002) sets out the three-stage consultation procedure to follow when carrying out qualifying works to your building.
We asked the the team from Ardent Lift Consultancy to walk us through the important stage of consultancy in the Section 20 process.
Ardent Lift Consultancy discuss the Section 20 process that must be followed when major lift works are undertaken.
Sinead Campbell from London Flats Insurance, discusses what happens when the Section 20 consultation procedure isn’t followed.
Clear Building Management explain why S20 remains essential and offer some tips on how to manage the consultation process in a virtual world.
Katie Edwards from JB Leitch, looks at recent case law to provide advice and clarification on the process of consultation.