Tag: freeholder

Fob access to building?

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23rd April 2026, 1 day ago | 3

We are a Right to Manage (RTM) Company, just two directors,  it’s a very difficult block having cladding and other...

Help with rental property lease extension?

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30th October 2025, 6 months ago | 10

Hello everyone, I’m seeking advice on extending the lease for my rental property, which is approaching the dreaded 80-year short...

When is the invoice charged to the leaseholder?

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13th June 2025, 11 months ago | 4

Leaseholders have the right to require the Freeholder to provide reasonable facilities to inspect the accounts, receipts and other documents...

Control a rampant Property Management Company or even better replace them altogether?

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17th March 2025, 1 year ago | 7

I own 2 leasehold flats within a block of 27. The building includes a Medical Centre on the ground floor...

£230k Lease Extension, £12k Service Charges and 10 Years of Neglected Repairs?

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22nd October 2024, 2 years ago | 1

My uncle, who passed away this year, owned a leasehold flat in Westminster. He extended the lease in 2017 at...

Freeholder has not provided full EC coverage?

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24th July 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Hi, What right does a landlord have when the freeholder of a block of flats has failed to include ‘accommodation...

Need to trace absent Freeholder to sell?

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26th June 2024, 2 years ago | 4

I own one small flat which I rent out. I paid off the mortgage and was planning to retire. Fed...

How do I transfer the freehold of a property that includes a leasehold flat?

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10th May 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Hi, I wonder if anyone can help? I own a leasehold flat above a small retail shop. I have a...

Unregulated gas charges?

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20th March 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Hi, I’ll try and be as clear as I can with this, it is not a system that everyone is...

Police raid found cannabis plants and now freeholder wants property back?

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29th August 2023, 3 years ago | 3

Hello everyone, My son bought a leasehold flat in North West London and the freeholder has been sending him numerous...

Freeholder disputes legitimacy of RTM’s appointed managing agent?

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23rd August 2023, 3 years ago | 6

Hi everyone, I’m seeking help for an issue the RTM (Right to Manage) is dealing with. The RTM gained legal...

Freeholder service and insurance charges?

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29th June 2023, 3 years ago | 10

Hi everyone, my family own several leasehold flats and in each case the leases allow the freeholder to arrange building...

If a right to manage company did not follow due process who is liable?

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28th June 2023, 3 years ago | 3

Hello, if a right-to-manage company or their managing agent did not follow due process, such as issuing a Section 20B...

Help! Freeholder will not fill out LPE1 form

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27th June 2023, 3 years ago | 8

Hello, I would appreciate some advice on the process of going to a first-tier tribunal and how to keep costs...

Do I pay upfront for major works?

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19th May 2023, 3 years ago | 2

Hello, I own two flats in a block of four, so there are 3 lessees. There is a managing agent...

Ambiguity in lease – who does it fall to?

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19th May 2023, 3 years ago | 14

Hi, Our block of flats has recently had a section 20 notice issued, with a large cost attributed to the four...

Fairly compensating tenants for overrunning repair?

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18th May 2023, 3 years ago | 6

Hello – long-time reader, first-time poster – many thanks in advance for any suggestions! I have a repair which has...

Mentally ill tenant, should I issue a section 8 notice?

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10th May 2023, 3 years ago | 14

Hello, I have a leasehold property which I rent out, the freeholder being the local council. My tenant, a single...

Is the fee to register my tenant with the freeholder legal?

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5th May 2023, 3 years ago | 12

Hello, I have received an invoice of £75 to register the name of my tenant with the freeholder. Part of...

Freeholder demands ground rent on flat I sold four months ago?

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30th January 2023, 3 years ago | 15

Hello, I sold a leasehold flat on last September. The freeholder is now sending demands (forwarded to me) for ground...