Update Guidance for Major Works in Flats now Available

Section 20 procedures apply to major works on leasehold blocks of flats when the contribution towards those works by any one leaseholder exceeds £250 or when a landlord plans to enter into a long-term agreement for the provision of services for a period of more than 12 months where the cost to any one leaseholder exceeds £100. The penalties for failing to consult under Section 20 can be severe, with landlords only recovering up to £250 per leaseholder towards the works.