This page provides authoritative, independent reference material relevant to residential leaseholders, including statutory rights, professional guidance, and regulatory bodies.
These links are provided for information and transparency. They do not constitute legal or financial advice.
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.
- Leasehold Advisory Service
Government-funded, independent advice for residential leaseholders on rights, responsibilities, and leasehold law. - First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)
Tribunal responsible for determining disputes relating to service charges, leasehold management, and related matters.
Professional Standards & Guidance
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Service Charge Residential Management Code (3rd Edition)
Professional best-practice guidance for landlords, managing agents, and leaseholders.
Relevant Legislation
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 in relation to 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
Mortgage & Ownership Guidance
Mortgages for Apartments & Flats: What You Should Know
General overview of mortgage considerations for flats and leasehold properties.
(Source: MoneySavingGuru – external article, information only)
Leaseholders should obtain independent financial advice before making mortgage decisions.
