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Government funded, independent advice for residential leaseholders and park home residents

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

E-Learning

Free online learning for leaseholders to learn more about leasehold law and managing their own building

Heat network support

If your freeholder or managing agent charges you for energy, they may get support from the Energy Bills Discount Scheme.

Service charges

What to do if have a service charge demand that you don't agree with

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Frequently Asked Questions

Service Charges

I want to see the service charge accounts. What are my rights?

The landlord is not maintaining or managing the building properly. Can I refuse to pay service charges?

What should I do if my service charge has had a sudden increase?

How is my service charge calculated?

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Lease Extension

How can I extend my lease?

Should I wait to extend my lease? I have heard that planned changes could make lease extension cheaper.

I want to extend my lease. Should I negotiate an extension with my freeholder?

How do I work out the cost of extending my lease?

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Buying the Freehold of Flats

How can we buy the freehold of our building?

How do I find out who my freeholder is?

Do I qualify to buy the freehold of my flat under the law?

We want to buy the freehold of our building. Are there additional costs payable, other than the price of the freehold?

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