Leasehold News, Legal Updates & Guidance.
Legislation, case law and best-practice guidance affecting block management, leasehold and Right to Manage.
73 articles across 11 topics.
Building Safety and Fire 9
Fire Risk Assessments in Blocks of Flats: What the Law Says
What the Fire Safety Order, the Fire Safety Act 2021 and the 2022 Regulations require in a block of flats: who is responsible, which type, how often.
New Building Safety Minister Appointed
Alex Norris MP appointed as UK Minister for Building Safety, tasked with driving building safety reforms and remediation after Grenfell.
Grenfell Seven Years On
TPI calls on the next UK government to finish fixing unsafe buildings seven years after Grenfell, pushing for stronger safety, compliance and…
Radcliffe V Meeson Waking Watch Costs
Plymouth Block Management explains the Radcliffe Investments Ltd v Meeson decision on waking watch costs and service charge reasonableness following…
First FTT Remediation Order - Building Safety Works
Landmark remediation order issued by FTT for safety works. Learn the implications for leaseholders and landlords.
Minimum Energy Performance of Buildings (No. 2) Bill
A clear guide to the MEPB (No. 2) Bill, covering compliance obligations, energy performance standards, and impacts on property management.
Cladding Safety Scheme: Funding and Eligibility
The Cladding Safety Scheme funds the assessment and remediation of unsafe cladding where no developer can be held liable for the cost. Here is what…
FTT's First Remediation Contribution Order
A legal overview of the First-tier Tribunal’s first remediation contribution order under the Building Safety Act 2022 and how remediation…
Waking Watch & Reasonableness of Service Charge Costs
A practical look at when waking watch costs are considered reasonably incurred for service charge recovery and how tribunals assess cost and service…
Service Charges and Money 9
Reserve Funds for Blocks of Flats: How Much to Hold
How reserve funds work in leasehold blocks in England: what the lease must allow, how to set contributions from a lifecycle plan, the trust, and the…
How a Service Charge Budget Is Built, Line by Line
A director’s guide to a block service charge budget: repairs, insurance, utilities, compliance, fees and reserves, and how apportionment follows the…
How Far Back Can Service Charges & Rent Be Recovered?
Learn the rules on how far back landlords and managing agents can recover unpaid service charges and rent, with practical guidance and time limits…
Amending Service Charge Contributions Under Lease
Guide to dealing with contractual provisions for amending service charge contributions under a lease, with practical tips for landlords, agents and…
When Are Service Charges Reasonable?
Learn what makes service charges reasonable in law, including key tests, common disputes, and practical guidance for landlords, managing agents, and…
Payment Plans: Are They a Good Way of Recovering Arrears?
Explore whether payment plans are an effective way to recover arrears, including benefits, risks, and key considerations for landlords and managing…
How to Recover Unpaid Service Charges: Step‑by‑Step Guide
Understand the step‑by‑step procedure for recovering unpaid service charges from leaseholders, including when to involve court or tribunal action and…
Paying for Unused Services
Do leaseholders have to pay for unused services? Understand your rights around service charges with our expert guide.
Can You Charge Leaseholders a Fee for Serving Demands?
Learn whether it’s lawful to charge leaseholders fees for drafting and serving demands. Expert property management advice from Plymouth Block…
Major Works and Section 20 9
FTT Dispensation Conditions Explained
Explore a case where FTT imposed unrelated conditions for dispensation. Legal insight from Plymouth Block Management.
When Should the Tribunal Make a S.20C Costs Order?
Learn when the Tribunal should make a Section 20C order relating to costs under the Landlord & Tenant Act 1985, with practical guidance for landlords…
Recovery of Costs in the Tribunal: Rule 13 Explained
Learn how Rule 13 governs cost recovery in the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) and the circumstances in which the Tribunal may award costs.
Section 20 Notice Guide: Who Gets Consulted & What to Expect
A clear guide to Section 20 consultation requirements: who must receive a notice, how it should be served, and what happens when a notice is missing.
Is Contracting Out of a Section 20 Consultation Allowed?
A practical guide to whether landlords and managing agents can contract out of Section 20 consultation requirements and the implications for service…
Potential Cost of Dispensation from Section 20 Consultation
Learn about the potential costs involved in applying for a dispensation from Section 20 consultation requirements and when it may be justified under…
Supreme Court Ruling in Aviva V Williams
UK Supreme Court final ruling in Aviva v Williams on whether landlords can amend service charge proportions under a lease, key takeaways for…
Section 20 Dispensation: Proving Sufficient Prejudice
What qualifies as sufficient prejudice under Section 20? Understand dispensation rules with Plymouth Block Management.
Notice Validity & the Mannai Test
The Court of Appeal’s ruling in O G Thomas Amaethyddiaeth CYF v Turner & Others [2022] on notice validity and what it means for serving legal notices…
Running an RMC or RTM Company 1
Right to Manage 10
When Should Leaseholders Use the Right to Manage? Explained
Understand the Right to Manage for leaseholders, including eligibility, legal requirements, benefits, and when taking control of your building makes…
Right to Manage: What You Become Responsible For
Learn the key responsibilities that come with Right to Manage, from legal duties to finances, and how to manage your building effectively!
Right to Manage (RTM): Key Insights for Leaseholders
Discover the benefits and challenges of Right to Manage for leaseholders, and what to consider before taking control of your property management!
RTM Companies: Common Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them
Discover common pitfalls RTM companies face and learn practical strategies to avoid them. Stay compliant, save costs, and manage effectively.
Right to Manage Services
Empower leaseholders with our Right to Manage services, facilitating control over property management decisions, service charges, and maintenance.
Court of Appeal on RTM Company Enforcement Powers
Latest legal update: Court of Appeal confirms the enforcement powers of RTM companies. Stay informed with Plymouth Block Management.
Can Right to Manage Companies Grant Lease Consents?
Clarifying the powers of Right to Manage companies on granting consents under leases. Learn your rights and responsibilities with Plymouth Block…
RTM Qualification for Shared Ownership Leaseholders
Can shared ownership leaseholders qualify for the Right to Manage? Get clear answers and legal insights from Plymouth Block Management experts.
Can RTM Companies Take Lease Breach Cases to Tribunal?
Discover if and how RTM companies can bring lease breach proceedings to the tribunal. Expert guidance from Plymouth Block Management.
RTM Qualifying Premises Test for Terrace Conversions
A detailed explanation of the Right to Manage qualifying premises test for terrace houses converted into flats, with legal criteria and how to assess…
Leases, Buying and Selling 15
Leasehold Advisors: What They Do & When You Need One
Confused about leasehold rules? Learn what leasehold advisors do, when you need one, and how professional block management can help avoid disputes!
Torbay Block Management: The Smart Landlord’s Choice
For landlords in Torbay, expert block management means clarity, compliance, and control. Here’s why informed property owners choose local specialists!
Plymouth Leaseholders: Fleecehold vs Leasehold Explained
Fleecehold vs leasehold explained. Understand fees, rights, and reforms, plus how Plymouth Block Management helps leaseholders.
Your Rights as a Block Resident in the UK
Living in a managed block of flats? Learn your legal rights as a resident, how to deal with disputes, and what your managing agent is responsible for.
Legal Update: Can I Install a Door-Bell Camera?
Find out whether you can legally install a door-bell camera at your flat, including rights, restrictions and guidance for leaseholders and property…
Tenant Death: What Landlords Should Do
Essential advice for landlords on handling tenant deaths. Understand legal steps, tenancy rights, and property management after a tenant passes away.
New How to Rent Guide Released
An overview of the updated How to Rent Guide released on 2 October 2023, explaining what’s changed and what landlords and letting agents need to know.
Repair Responsibilities When Leases Are Unclear
Clear advice for landlords on managing repairs when lease agreements don’t specify responsibility. Plymouth Block Management explains next steps.
Lease Repair Obligations & Door Responsibility
Understand how lease terms determine repair obligations for items such as flat entrance doors, and what to do when responsibility isn’t clear
Planning Permission for Holiday Lets: What You Should Know
A practical overview of when holiday letting a house or flat needs planning permission, current London limits and possible national planning rule…
Morshead Mansions V Di Marco: Leaseholder or Shareholder?
Explore the Morshead Mansions Ltd v Leon Di Marco case, how the court distinguished between leaseholder and shareholder rights, and its implications…
Rakusen V Jepsen: Rent Repayment Orders Explained
A legal review of Rakusen v Jepsen where the UK Supreme Court ruled that superior landlords cannot be held liable for Rent Repayment Orders.
Gas Safety in ASTs
Find out your legal responsibilities for gas safety checks under an Assured Shorthold Tenancy. Plymouth Block Management explains.
Directors Not Enforcing Lease Terms: Legal Duties & Risks
A guide to directors’ fiduciary duties under company law, RTM obligations, and lease enforcement issues when directors choose not to act on lease…
Preparing for an Eviction of Your Tenants: Landlord Guide
A practical guide for landlords on preparing for tenant eviction, including legal requirements, notice procedures, and steps to reduce risk and…
Leasehold Reform 1
Choosing a Managing Agent 4
Questions to Ask a Managing Agent Before Appointing
What to ask a managing agent before you appoint one: fee structure, commissions, client money, staffing, compliance evidence and redress scheme…
Choosing a Torquay Block Management Company
Discover what separates average from exceptional Torquay block management, from proactive maintenance and communication to long-term property care!
How Good Block Management in Devon Protects Investment
Discover how quality block management in Devon safeguards your property investment, improves value, compliance and resident satisfaction with expert…
Navigating Rising Complaints
Explore how property agents navigate rising complaints with effective strategies, lessons learned and professional insights to improve client…
Tribunal Decisions and Case Law 4
Court of Appeal Decision on Live/Work Properties
Key ruling on how live/work properties are treated legally. Plymouth Block Management explains the impact for leaseholders and managers.
Standard Disclosure in Litigation
Understand standard disclosure in litigation, what must be disclosed, key procedures and practical tips for property professionals and legal…
Emails Can Amount to a Binding Agreement
Court confirms emails can form binding agreement. What it means for landlords, agents, and property managers.
Statements of Truth in Legal Proceedings Explained
Learn how statements of truth operate in litigation, who must sign them, and the legal consequences of making a false statement of truth.
Lettings and Tenancies 10
Renters' Reform Bill UK: Impact on Plymouth Block Management
Discover how the Renters' Reform Bill UK affects leaseholders, landlords & block management firms in Plymouth & the South West. Stay compliant today!
Section 21: Returning a Deposit by Cheque or Transfer
A guide to returning tenancy deposits by cheque or bank transfer, how this affects compliance with deposit rules, and implications for serving a…
Dealing with Squatters
Learn your legal rights and responsibilities when dealing with squatters. Practical advice from Plymouth Block Management.
How Not to Deal with Nuisance
Avoid common mistakes in handling nuisance issues in properties with practical block management advice to keep residents happy and disputes resolved…
Renters Reform Bill Introduced to UK Parliament
Read about the Renters Reform Bill’s introduction to Parliament, aiming to overhaul rental rights, end no-fault evictions and strengthen tenant…
Joint Tenancies: What Not to Do
Understand key things landlords shouldn’t do when managing joint tenancies, from incorrect notices to mishandling tenancy ends and communication…
How Not to Behave: Avoiding Unlawful Eviction in the UK
Learn what counts as unlawful eviction and harassment, why it’s a criminal offence, and how landlords should act to avoid illegal conduct and legal…
Updated How to Rent Guide (24 Mar 2023) Explained
A practical explanation of the How to Rent: the checklist for renting in England guide updated 24 March 2023 and its importance for landlords issuing…
Tate Modern Viewing Gallery Nuisance Ruling
Learn how the UK Supreme Court decided that constant visual intrusion from Tate Modern’s viewing platform can interfere with residents’ enjoyment of…
How Possession Claims Work: Accelerated and Standard Routes
Understand how accelerated and standard possession procedures differ, when to use each, and what landlords must do to obtain a court order for…
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