Law reform needed to help leaseholders take control of their buildings – Law Commission

Posted July 5th, 2018 in landlord & tenant, Law Commission, leases, press releases by tracey

‘Housing Secretary James Brokenshire has asked the Law Commission to look at improving the laws which allow leaseholders to manage their own buildings.The legislation on Right to Manage is meant to put power in leaseholders’ hands and stop abuse, by allowing some leasehold property owners to take over the management of a building. But issues with the law have stopped its usage becoming widespread. And those who have taken up the option have found delays, costs and uncertainty.’

Full press release

Law Commission, 4th July 2018

Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk