Browsing: Major Works

Leaseholders in blocks of flats can find themselves navigating a legal maze when it comes to making structural changes.

For any RMC, few responsibilities are as significant, or as scrutinised, as the planning and delivery of major works.

Maintaining the cleanliness and structural integrity of your block is a vital part of protecting residents’ wellbeing, controlling costs and safeguarding the long-term value of the building.

The report reinforces the company’s commitment to driving greater transparency and accountability across the sector.

Record-keeping is a key tool in assisting with the legal compliance of your building and ensuring that the building is documented for future management.

The legal team at specialist property solicitors JB Leitch provide an update on some recent and relevant case successes and their significance.

When it comes to maintaining a block of flats, few topics create as much debate as major works and reserve funds.

Whether it’s a burst pipe, a faulty lift, or a leaking roof, reactive maintenance tackles immediate problems as they arise.

The main legislation relating to major works is Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

Internal redecorations are essential not just for aesthetic enhancement but for maintaining and increasing property value.