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For a brief summary... Leasehold Extension – Getting Started The right to extend the lease of a flat under the Leasehold Reform Housing and... Living in Leasehold Flats – A guide to how it works The nature and typical rights and obligations that relate to the ownership of a leasehold... Section 20 Consultation for Private Landlords, Resident Management Companies and their Agents Consultation for qualifying works to a building and qualifying long-term agreements. Purpose of this booklet... Leasehold Houses – Buying the freehold – Qualification and procedure Qualification requirements for a tenant to buy the freehold of their leasehold house and outline... Right to Manage The right for leaseholders of a building containing flats to take over the management of... Government funded, independent advice for residential leaseholders and park home residents Click an option to start finding the advice you need I own a flat I own a leasehold house I am buying a flat I have a question about Park Homes Fire Safety If you have a question or concern about fire safety in leasehold, please see our frequently asked questions. You can also get free advice from our experienced advisers. Read more Leasehold Calculator This calculator will give you an estimate of the premium for a lease extension for a flat, but it cannot give you the actual cost. Read more LEASE Learn We have designed interactive modules for leaseholders to learn more about managing their building and leasehold law. Free online course Understand your lease Find the parts of your lease that you would like to understand better. Take the quiz Latest News Welsh Government announces action on leasehold reform Read more Law Commission publishes report on valuation in enfranchisement Read more LEASE’s interim Chair has been appointed the Independent Panel Chair of the Modification Panel for the Joint Office of Gas Transporters Read more The Phase 1 report of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry has been released Read more Government launches consultation on sprinklers and other fire safety measures in new high-rise blocks of flats Read more Government announces changes to shared ownership to help more people get on the property ladder Read more New Chief Operating Officer of Leasehold Advisory Service appointed Read more LEASE response to ‘Building a Safer Future: proposals for reform of the building safety regulatory system’ Read more LEASE launches Free Online Learning for leaseholders managing their own building Read more Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government releases its prospectus for the Private Sector ACM Cladding Remediation Fund Read more View all news Frequently Asked Questions Service Charges How can I find out what my service charge is being used for? Read more Are there any circumstances in which I can legally withhold my service charge? Read more I have received a service charge demand and I think it is too high. What should I do? Read more How should my service charge be calculated? Read more Can my landlord increase my service charge? Read more What should a summary of the service charge account under Section 21 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 contain? Read more Am I liable to pay for the renewal of the roof on a block in which I own a flat? Read more My landlord has failed to provide a summary of the service charge account or allow access to inspect supporting documents in accordance with Sections 21 and 22 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. What can I do now? Read more How do I make an application to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) for my service charge to be determined? Read more Can the landlord make a profit from repairs done to the building? Read more I have received a service charge demand for works undertaken 2 years ago. Do I have to pay? Read more My landlord is carrying out improvement works to the building, do I have to contribute towards the costs? Read more I have received a demand for the estimated cost of major works. Do I have the right not to pay until the job has been completed? Read more I recently put double glazed windows in my flat with my landlord’s consent. I have now received a bill for window replacement in my block. Do I have to pay? Read more My landlord is the local council or a housing association. They are planning to carry out a lot of work on my estate leading to high service charge bills. Is there any limit on how much I can be asked to pay? Read more I purchased my flat under the Right to Buy. The Council is demanding a service charge for a period when I was still a Council tenant. Can they do this? Read more My landlord is the local council or a housing association. I am worried that I will not be able to afford the service charge bills for works of repair, maintenance or improvement that they intend to carry out. Can I ask for a reduction? Read more My service charge is a fixed amount. Can I seek a determination from the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) if I am unhappy with it? Read more My service charge has been consistent for some time, is it fixed? Read more Lease Extension How can I extend my lease? Read more How do I calculate the premium payable to extend my lease? Read more I want to extend my lease. Are there any additional costs payable other than the price of the lease extension? Read more Am I a qualifying tenant for lease extension? Read more What happens when my lease runs out? Read more Will the ground rent increase after a lease extension? Read more I have served a Section 42 notice and have not received a counter-notice. What can I do? Read more Why should I extend my lease? Read more How long can I extend my lease for? Read more Do I have to go through the Act to extend my lease? Read more What happens if we cannot agree on how much the lease extension should cost? Read more How long do I have to wait before I have the right to extend my lease? Read more I want to extend my lease but my landlord is missing. What should I do? Read more Can the lease of a flat be extended only once, or can it be extended any number of times into the future? Read more I am undertaking a lease extension. Can the landlord insist on making variations to the lease? Read more When should I extend my lease? Read more I am proceeding under the Leasehold Ref...