Francia Properties Limited v Aristos Aristou & Others

Summary

On the proper interpretation of the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 the acquisition of the right to manage by an RTM company did not prevent the landlord from carrying out development works to the building, for example constructing a flat on the roof of an existing building.  However, the landlord's right was not untrammelled and it was required to take all reasonable steps to minimise the disturbance to the RTM company's management functions both during and after the works.