Questions & Answers

Q&A: Do I have to pay service charges and ground rent when negotiating purchase of the freehold?

I am thinking of buying the freehold of my house, do I have to pay the service charges and ground rent while I am negotiating with the landlord?

Monday, 20th July 2009 Read more

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Join 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.

Service Charge Application Form -

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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Enfranchisement and Right To Manage Awards 2012

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Fire Safety in Flats Conference

Fire Safety in Flats Conference on 8th March 2012, at The Congress Centre, London.

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Alep 2011 seasonal drinks reception

Over 120 members and non-members attended the ALEP Seasonal Drinks Reception in December 2011 for a festive evening of networking with their enfranchisement colleagues.

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Demand for Ground Rent - £4.78

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Section 21B Summary of Tenant's Rights and obligations notice - £5.98

This is a precedent for a Notice to accompany demands for service charges pursuant to s.21B of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. Produced in association with Tanfield Chambers.

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Is there anything we can do to make the freeholder remove this clause?

Q & A: We took over the management of a small block of five flats and two domestic garages last year, after a long battle with the landlord.

Q&A: I am experiencing unacceptable levels of noise from the residents who are installating wooden floors. This is prohibited in the lease agreement and I would like to know whom is responsible for the enforcement of the conditions within the lease agreement.

Letter to Editor: Recovery of unreasonable service charges pursuant to the Limitation Act 1980

Q&A: Enfranchisement process, communication and duties of solicitors and surveyors.

Q&A: Is it possible to make residents take a parking permit if we have the right to manage?