A recent decision from the London Leasehold Valuation Tribunal highlights the problems caused when an individual leaseholder persistently brings service charge litigation with little or no prospect of success.
Wednesday, 2nd May 2012 Read moreThe recent upper tribunal (lands chamber) decision in the case of Sloane Stanley Estate v Carey-Morgan concerned an appeal from the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on a collective claim under the provisions of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 and provides helpful guidance on several topical enfranchisement issues.
Wednesday, 25th January 2012 Read moreInsurance providers have offered legal expenses insurance policies in the property owner and property management sector for many years. Many of today’s insurance policies miss a critical component by not fully protecting the policyholder against legal costs incurred by defending applications made to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal (LVT).
Tuesday, 17th January 2012 Read moreBrethertons solicitors, has undertaken the task of looking at the property management industry in detail to provide a benchmark of statistics that can be used for companies to identify where they sit against their peers.
Friday, 18th November 2011 Read more
In a landmark case that will undoubtedly be a gamechanger for the property management industry, the Upper Tribunal has decided that managing agents must consider the financial impact of major works on lessees and whether to phase works so they become more affordable.
Thursday, 17th November 2011 Read more
Recovery of residential service charges is a minefield, particularly for unwary landlords who do not demand or give details of sums due by way of service charge within time limits set by the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.
Friday, 9th September 2011 Read more
The 1993 act had a difficult passage through Parliament and, as a result, there were a number of discrepancies.
Tuesday, 13th September 2011 Read more
Rebecca Evans explains the impact of the new Construction Act.
Friday, 9th September 2011 Read moreThe Supreme Court have stripped expert witnesses of their immunity
Tuesday, 10th May 2011 Read moreJoin over 10,000 other leaseholders in saving time and money by downloading the essential documents to help you in the daily running of your building.
Use this form to make an application to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal for a determination of liability to pay and reasonableness of service charges.
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The Enfranchisement and Right to Manage Awards 2012 (the ERMAs) recognises the excellence and professionalism of all specialists working in this industry both at an individual and company level. Find out who has made the list of finalists.
The Enfranchisement and Right to Manage Awards 2012 (the ERMAs) recognises the excellence and professionalism of all specialists working in this industry both at an individual and company level. Book your tickets for this years event here.
The Engage 5th Annual conference will take place at the BT Convention Centre, Kings Dock Liverpool Waterfront on 26th May 2012. A conference for all residents in the City Centre and Waterfront.
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