This half-day forum provides clarity on leaseholder protections under the Building Safety Act, focusing on key documentation including landlord’s certificates and leaseholder deeds of certificate. It addresses changes introduced by the 2023 amendment regulations and offers practical advice for navigating this evolving area.
Presenter
Cassandra Zanelli
Solicitor and CEO - Property Management Legal Services
Recognised for her legal expertise in property management, Cassandra is regularly called upon to advise and represent clients across the country. A Fellow of The Property Institute (TPI) and an Associate of RICS, she actively contributes to TPI’s Leasehold and Commonhold Expert Group and serves as an honorary consultant to FPRA.
Cassandra is also the lead author of Legally Speaking—a free online resource for property management professionals. She is known for her work on Tribunal matters and her passion for sharing knowledge within the sector remains central to her work.
What You'll Learn
Participants will review eligibility requirements, obligations, and procedures for compliance, supported by real-life scenarios and expert-led discussions.
Including:
- Defining “relevant buildings” and understanding exclusions
- The concept of “qualifying leases” at the qualifying time
- Distinguishing “relevant defects” and related works
- Understanding the statutory waterfall under Schedule 8
- Landlord’s certificates: content, timing, and compliance
- Leaseholder deeds of certificate and submission protocols
- Practical implications of the 2023 amendment regulations
- Common issues in certificate submission and dispute handling
Who Should Attend?
- Property managers and legal staff dealing with building safety compliance
- Professionals compiling or advising on leaseholder and landlord certificates
- Team members responsible for applying leaseholder protection regulations
Delivery Format
Online: One half-day session (3 hours)
Level / Qualification Mapping
Course Level:
Intermediate
TPI Qualification Mapping:
Not Applicable
Fees
| Membership level | Price |
|---|---|
| Members | £60.00 |
| Non Members | £100.00 |