My landlord is the council. They have entered into a 20 year contract with a major building company. What are the implications for me as a leaseholder?

This will depend on the particular contract. Generally it will mean that the selected contractor will be the landlord’s sole building works contractor for the next 20 years. Any future works authorised by the landlord will be carried out by the selected contractor and there will be no obligation for leaseholders to be invited to suggest alternative contractors. Any future consultation in relation to works to be carried out by the contractor will be limited to the works themselves rather than the contractor.

More information you might find useful:

• Section 20 Consultation for Council and other public sector landlords
• More Frequently Asked Questions on Section 20 Consultation

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