Tag: leaseholder rights

Right for refusal to purchase freehold?

Author: Readers Question

1st September 2025, 8 months ago | 6

We are leaseholders of three flats within a block. Beneath its are some shops. We found out by accident that...

Leasehold consultation will boost rights for millions in England and Wales

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th July 2025, 10 months ago | 13

A consultation to bring in sweeping reforms to overhaul what the government calls the ‘feudal leasehold system’ has been unveiled....

Leaseholders failed by councils and housing associations claims Housing Ombudsman

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd July 2025, 10 months ago | 1

Local authorities and housing associations have come under fire for failing in their duties as landlords to leaseholders. A report...

Leaseholders fight for compensation amid cladding crisis failures

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2nd June 2025, 11 months ago | 4

Eight years after the Grenfell Tower fire, the impact is still being felt by thousands of innocent leaseholders who continue...

What can I do about damp if the managing agent is ignoring the Section 20 process?

Author: Readers Question

28th May 2025, 11 months ago | 5

Hi, I am hoping to get some advice following the purchase of a flat. I bought my flat last year,...

Tenant refusing maintenance access to the freeholder?

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9th May 2025, 12 months ago | 20

I have a difficult tenant who is refusing access for maintenance to the flat. I have a good relationship with...

Can I claim for rehousing costs after fire safety failures?

Author: Readers Question

8th May 2025, 12 months ago | 8

Hi, I need advice on my rights and who is responsible for the following. Two weeks ago, my tenant was...

Can a managing agent skip a Section 20 notice?

Author: Readers Question

25th April 2025, 1 year ago | 4

I own a leasehold flat in a building with four flats. The managing agent for the Freeholder is useless yet...

Have we lost our right to buy the freehold?

Author: Readers Question

26th February 2025, 1 year ago | 7

I am a leaseholder in a block of four flats but am selling as I no longer want to be...

What notice will be given for a council demolition?

Author: Readers Question

23rd October 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Hi everyone, I rent out a leashold flat with the freeholder’s full permission. The freeholder is a city council and...

Can I challenge a Section 20 overspend?

Author: Readers Question

12th August 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Hi, I am a portfolio landlord with a leasehold flat in a social housing block of 6. I am the...

Service fee dispute and invalid directors?

Author: Readers Question

5th July 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Hi, I am seeking clarification on a situation in which I am a member and leaseholder of a share of...

Freeholder development nightmare?

Author: Readers Question

4th July 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Hi, our new freeholder has inherited permitted development rights to add two storeys of flats to our four storey block....

How to challenge unreasonable leasehold charges?

Author: Readers Question

4th July 2024, 2 years ago | 10

Hi there, bit of a steer if I may on my leasehold flat. Out of the blue our Freeholder appointed...

Do new freeholders have to honor old agreements?

Author: Readers Question

27th June 2024, 2 years ago | 6

Hi, I own a leasehold flat in a block that became derelict in 2021 after the flat above failed to...

Non-Qualifying Leaseholders push for reform

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28th March 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Following the Non-Qualifying Leaseholders Campaign Groups member representations including correspondence to their MPs and case studies reported by media, the...

Non compliant service charge regime since 1993?

Author: Readers Question

8th March 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Hi, my daughter is a newcomer in a block of flats. A young NHS carer and a first-time buyer the...

Who accepts responsibility for poor building works?

Author: Readers Question

18th December 2023, 2 years ago | 10

Hello, I am the landlord of a property which is divided into two flats, I am also the owner/leaseholder of...