Property Management Legal Matters
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A01: Head Leases
The more complex the development, the greater the chance of a complex structure of leases. Anyone managing a property should understand fully how each component in the structure interrelates with the others; otherwise their own duties will not be clear. A newly appointed manager should make understanding the lease structure at a development a priority. -
A02: Arrears and Assignments
It is a commonly held view by managing agents that a purchaser who takes on the assignment of a lease (the assignee) is liable for the arrears of ground rent and service charge of the outgoing leaseholder. In law this is not always the case. -
A03: Forfeiture
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A04: The Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 - Summary of Implementation
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A05: Lease Variations
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A06: HMOs (Houses in Multiple Occupation) Licensing and Managing
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A07: Section 20 Consultation
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A08: Appointment of a Manager
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A09: Obstruction of Common Parts
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A10: The Property Chamber of the Tribunal Service (England Only)
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A11: Assignments and Restrictions
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A12: Access in Emergencies
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A13: RTM insurance and Contractors
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A14: RTM Handovers
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A15: RTM - Model Articles
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A16: Disability Discrimination
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A17: Right to Info About Landlords
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A18: Lease Extensions
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A20: Freehold Dwellings and Mix Tenure Estates
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A21: Summary Of Regulations Relating To The Role Of The Managing Agent
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A22: Trespass
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A23: The Housing and Planning Act 2016
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A24: Formation and Recognition of Residents' Association
This Guidance Note explains how landlords and managing agents can encourage the formation of, and cooperate with, properly constituted and democratically run Residents' Associations. -
A25: Leasehold Reform (Grount Rent) Act 2022
The Standards have been written to apply to residential long leasehold properties (a lease of a term in excess of 21 years when originally granted) in England and Wales where a service charge, which varies according to expenditure, is payable. They represent the core of good practice for managing agents. We believe they are achievable by any well-run company. The applicable (if any) Standards related to this Guidance Note are stated below.