Leasehold Rights & Legislation

Leaseholders in England and Wales have certain statutory rights under leasehold legislation. These rights apply subject to qualifying criteria and formal legal processes.

This section provides general, non-site-specific information. It does not indicate that any particular right is proposed, underway, or being exercised in relation to Centenary Mill Court.

Leaseholder Rights & Statutory Guidance

  • Service Charges – Know Your Rights (Statutory Summary) A clear, official summary of leaseholders’ rights on service charges, consultation thresholds, access to accounts and tribunal routes.

Statutory Leaseholder Rights

The following pages provide general, non-site-specific information on key statutory rights available to leaseholders under UK law:


Relevant Legislation

Landlord and Tenant Act 1985

Apart from the above, leaseholders should be aware of the following relevant legislation:

  • Housing Act 1988: This act deregulated the private rental sector, allowing landlords to set their own rents and increase private investment.
  • Housing Act 1996: This act amended the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 to include additional rights and responsibilities for tenants and landlords.
  • Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002: This Act establishes a framework for managing commonhold and leasehold properties, including the rights and responsibilities of leaseholders.
  • Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018: This act requires that homes be fit for human habitation throughout the tenancy, ensuring tenants live in safe, habitable conditions.

These laws collectively provide a comprehensive framework for leaseholders to understand their rights and responsibilities regarding their landlords and tenancies.


Courts, Regulation & Company Governance

GOV.UK — directors’ duties under the Companies Act 2006

Companies House — guidance for company members and directors