Landlords failing to ask leaseholders before starting works
Original Article Summary
Landlords are routinely failing to carry out Section 20 consultations, where landlords should consult leaseholders before starting major works. The Leasehold Advisory Service (LEASE), a government-funded advisory body providing trusted, found that nearly a third (31%) of enquiries raised concerns about landlords failing to follow the mandatory Section 20 consultation process, while one in seven […] The post Landlords failing to ask leaseholders before starting works appeared first on PropertyWire.
PropMatch Curated Analysis
Nearly a third of landlord enquiries to LEASE involve failures to properly conduct Section 20 consultations with leaseholders before major works, with many landlords exploiting legal loopholes to avoid consultation requirements entirely.
Investor Relevance
Critical for landlords who own apartment blocks or are freeholders, as non-compliance with Section 20 consultation requirements can lead to penalties and disputes. Understanding proper consultation processes is essential for managing major works costs and avoiding legal challenges from leaseholders.
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