ABSTRACT

This book will be essential reading for anyone involved in the management of blocks of flats, or considering acquiring the management of their block. Written by a lawyer well versed in leasehold law, the book's aim is to give a practical guide to a wide variety of management issues, concentrating especially on the pitfalls presented by the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 and how they may be avoided or overcome.

part |83 pages

Right to Manage

chapter |9 pages

Qualification and the Preliminary Steps

chapter |8 pages

Notice of Claim

chapter |10 pages

The Landlord's Response

chapter |8 pages

Counternotices and Withdrawal

chapter |7 pages

Acquisition

chapter |10 pages

Rights, Duties and Responsibilities

chapter |13 pages

RTM Company's Powers and Obligations

chapter |8 pages

Cessation of RTM

chapter |5 pages

Collective Enfranchisement

part |49 pages

Service Charges

chapter |6 pages

Widening the Definition

chapter |15 pages

The New Consultation Regime

chapter |10 pages

The New Accounting Regime

chapter |3 pages

Insurance

part |16 pages

Ground Rent and Forfeiture

chapter |4 pages

Ground Rent

The New Regime

chapter |10 pages

Forfeiture

Obstacles and Alternatives

part |19 pages

Conclusions

chapter |7 pages

The Effects of the New Legislation

chapter |9 pages

Preparing for Change