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    FAQ – We can’t agree terms on our freehold, what can we do?

    By Flat LivingJanuary 1, 2015

    We are in the process of trying to buy our freehold but we can’t agree the premium or other terms. What can we do?

    FAQ – We have served a Section 13 Notice but have no counter-notice

    By Flat LivingJanuary 1, 2015

    We have served a Section 13 notice on our landlord and have not received a counter-notice, what can we do?

    FAQ – Should we pay the same service charge for different sized flats?

    By Flat LivingJanuary 1, 2015

    We have different sized flats in our block, why should we pay the same service charges?

    FAQ – What are our assets?

    By Flat LivingJanuary 1, 2015

    Providing you do not collect ground rents or make any capital sales, it is possible that you could make dormant company returns. 

    FAQ – What is the requirement for owners to become directors?

    By Flat LivingJanuary 1, 2015

    If your concern is that some people are not contributing their share of the costs, then you take straightforward recovery action, usually through the company’s solicitors.

    FAQ – How much should I expect to pay for a fire risk assessment?

    By Flat LivingJanuary 1, 2015

    I am in the process of commissioning a fire risk assessment. What will I get for my money and how much should I expect to pay?

    FAQ – Our freeholder won’t pay for repairs, what can we do?

    By Flat LivingJanuary 1, 2015

    Your lease is a contract between the freeholder (normally called the landlord) and each of the lessees having their own contract.

    FAQ – What can I do about my next door neighbours dog?

    By Flat LivingJanuary 1, 2015

    In addition to covenants regarding pets there would generally be covenants regarding causing nuisance to other occupiers of the building.

    FAQ – How can we ensure that each flat and its associated garage is only assigned to one common owner?

    By Flat LivingJanuary 1, 2015

    Our concern is that flat owners could assign their garage leases to a one party and assign their flat leases to another party.

    FAQ – Can a landlord recover tribunal costs through the service charge?

    By Flat LivingJanuary 1, 2015

    If an application is made to the tribunal, can a landlord recover their legal costs through the service charge?

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