Tag: leasehold

Service charge – do I have to pay?

Author: Readers Question

19th April 2023, 3 years ago | 4

Hello, I own my leasehold flat in a block of 14 apartments. The management company has hiked the service charge...

Charging leaseholder for repairs?

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17th April 2023, 3 years ago | 4

Hello, I own a maisonette flat – there are two flats and I am the freeholder. The leaseholder moved into...

Leaseholder protection deed – can a new buyer have it?

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31st March 2023, 3 years ago | 4

Hello, My daughter’s flat is blighted by the fire safety issues arising from the Grenfell tragedy, hence she wants to...

Is new Freeholder liable for previous overcharging?

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27th March 2023, 3 years ago | 7

Hello, I live a in block of flats where the former freeholder (the company is now dissolved) overcharged the service...

Freeholder, Leaseholder – can you be both?

Author: Readers Question

23rd March 2023, 3 years ago | 14

Hello, After setting up a property development company, my first project was a large extended terraced house. The property was...

Implications of a bankrupt freeholder?

Author: Readers Question

14th March 2023, 3 years ago | 11

Hello, does any one know the implications for myself and 4 fellow leaseholders of the freeholder of our lease being...

Legal clarity on flat to flat water leaks?

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9th March 2023, 3 years ago | 6

Hello, There was a leak from one flat down to several other flats caused by a damaged waste pipe from...

Mould making flat uninhabitable?

Author: Readers Question

3rd February 2023, 3 years ago | 4

Hello, I have a flat in a listed building which has a flat roof. The roof requires major works which...

Leaseholder refusing to contribute towards ‘Major works’?

Author: Readers Question

16th January 2023, 3 years ago | 22

Hello, Firstly thanks for taking the time to read my article/questions. I have recently acquired a property and freehold which...

Freeholder administration charges for permission to let?

Author: Readers Question

10th January 2023, 4 years ago | 15

Hello, I own a leasehold flat with 900 years lease, no service charges and peppercorn ground rent. My lease states I...

Bernie Wales: Why leasehold law is never boring

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th January 2023, 4 years ago | 3

He’s a well-known character among landlords and for anyone interested in leasehold property management, he is the ‘leasehold guru’. And...

Freeholder responsible for costs after flooding?

Author: Readers Question

4th January 2023, 4 years ago | 5

Hi, I moved into a block of leasehold flats last year and I’m reaching out for a neighbour but also...

RTM Settlers Court Nightmare decision for leaseholders?

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6th December 2022, 4 years ago | 28

The Settlers Court supreme court judgement is we believe totally unfair and unreasonable. This decision enables RTM (Right to Manage)...