Various Acts entitle you to extend your lease, buy your freehold or take over the management of your building, provided you meet certain criteria.

The most recent is The Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002, which in terms of lease extension and freehold acquisition made the conditions contained within The Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 easier to fulfil.

Another significant piece of legislation in this area is The Landlord and Tenant Act 1987, which makes it a criminal offence for freeholders to sell the freehold to a third party without having first offered it to the flat owners.

We have a full understanding of these Acts and can advise you on how they translate into the reality of extending your lease or buying your freehold and related activities.