Appointment of a manager
Choosing a manager to nominate
As part of your application the leaseholders are asked to nominate their choice of manager for the property. In practice the individual appointed is likely to be a professional managing agent or the leaseholders might choose to run the building themselves.
The nominated manager will be expected to provide a brief statement of their credentials, confirmation that they understand the role they are being asked to take on and that they are prepared to do the job. The tribunal will also require confirmation that they are familiar with the relevant code of management practice and will abide by it.
If a professional is being nominated, they will need to supply details of their professional indemnity insurance.
Our guide on using a managing agent gives guidance on how to find a managing agent.
Can leaseholders manage the building themselves?
Some leaseholders have banded together and formed their own limited company in order to manage their block, and they have nominated their own company to be appointed manager.
This has been successful in a number of applications, and allows the leaseholders the option of either managing the block themselves or employing their own choice of managing agent to act on their behalf at some stage.
In this case the leaseholders would have to demonstrate to the tribunal that they are able and committed to managing the building properly.
- Last updated:
- 30 November 2023
- Next review:
- 12 December 2026
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