Publisher:Legal Action Group
Series:housing
Leasehold disputes
Description: 9781908407108
'The leasehold sector includes private landlords, public landlords, tenant management companies, owner-occupiers and right to buy investors. Each may have different priorities and there will be wide divergence of resources. I have no doubt however, that for all of those involved, Leasehold Disputes will be an invaluable source of essential knowledge and information.’ Siobhan McGrath, President of the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber), from the foreword
The law and practice governing leasehold management is far from simple and affects over 5 million leasehold properties in England and Wales. Leasehold Disputes is a highly practical and accessible guide for anyone likely to find themselves before, or considering making an application to, a tribunal. It also aims to equip leaseholders and their advisers with the necessary information on their rights, and the obligations of landlords, to resolve issues without resort to the tribunal system.

There is full coverage of the relevant case-law and legislation relating to the main areas of dispute such as service and administration charges, repairs, right to manage, access to service charge information, consultation in respect of service charge costs, insurance, variation of leases and forfeiture.

The substantive law is balanced with clear advice and tactical guidance. Each chapter begins with a summary of key points and a section on advice for tenants. There is a step-by-step guide to application and hearing procedure, useful information on costs and funding and worked examples.

Leasehold disputes is essential reading for residential tenants and their advisers, lawyers, tribunal representatives and panel members and local authorities.

Contents:
Service charges
Consultation
Obtaining information
Insurance, administration charges
lease variations
appointment of a manager
right to managed
landlords’ legal costs
forfeiture
right to buy
funding cases
freehold charges
Procedure: Wales (LVT), England (FFT (LC)) and the Upper Tribunal
Appendices: legislation, useful addresses, worked examples and a guide to setting up a tenants’ association
Housing

About the author

Francis is a barrister.
Description: Justin Bates - author
Justin Bates is a barrister and member of Landmark Chambers.