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How leasehold works and key things to be aware of if you live in a leasehold property
Understanding your legal rights and responsibilities as a leaseholder
When you might need to make changes to your lease, and the process
The government's planned changes to leasehold and how they may affect you
Advice on buying or owning a shared ownership property including costs
When you need to pay an administration charge and how to challenge unfair charges
What is ground rent and options for dealing with ground rent increases
Your contributions to a reserve or sinking fund and how it’s used
The process for consulting leaseholders about major work or agreements for services
About service charges, how to challenge unfair charges and what happens if you do not pay
How to extend the lease of your flat, including getting started, your options and costs
How to extend your lease if you own a leasehold house
The government's planned changes to lease extension law and what they mean for you
The process and things to check if you’re buying or selling a leasehold property
How to buy the freehold of your house or a share of freehold for flats, and your right of first refusal
Responsibility for buildings insurance, making claims, your rights and the costs
Fire safety in leasehold flats, including risk assessments and funding for safety work
How buildings are managed and what to do if there are management problems
Responsibilities for repairs, how to arrange repairs and dealing with water leaks
How to take over the management of your building and run a right to manage company
Powers of a recognised tenants’ association and how to set one up
How to resolve leasehold disputes without taking legal action
How to apply to the tribunal to resolve a leasehold dispute in England and Wales
What happens if you break the terms of your lease
How to resolve problems with your landlord or another leaseholder
When and how to complain about a property manager
How a solicitor can help, finding a solicitor and costs
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