Right to manage

The Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 created a no-fault right for flat owners, acting collectively, to take over the control of managing their building from their landlord. Prior to this, flat owners had to prove fault in order to gain control of the management of their building, under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987.

We act for landlords (both individuals and corporate investors) and tenants dealing with both mixed use and purely residential blocks.

The procedure itself is relatively straightforward however; there are an enormous number of issues that affect qualification for the right and which arise from exercising it.

Our team of specialist solicitors are here to help and can advise on issues such as:

• Qualification.
• Exercising the right for flat owners including dealing with the invitation procedure (where required).
• Checking for defects in the procedure for landlords.
• Payment of the uncommitted service charge fund.
• Termination of contracts.

For more details regarding the Right to Manage including an explanation of the procedure and related issues, please click on the publications section (located on the right hand toolbar) to view a list of available downloads (Key features of the Right; Qualifications and procedures).