In this section
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Using a solicitor
How solicitors can help with leasehold issues, finding one and free or low-cost legal advice
Advice guide -
Applying to a tribunal
How to resolve a leasehold dispute at a tribunal, including types of case, costs and the process
Advice guide -
Going to court to resolve a leasehold dispute
How to take legal action at the County Court to resolve a leasehold dispute
Advice guide -
Representing yourself in court or at a tribunal
Things to consider and what you’ll need to do if you decide to represent yourself
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Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Conditions Claims
Steps the courts will expect you to follow before starting legal proceedings for disrepair
Advice guide
Related content
When and how to challenge unreasonable service charges at a tribunal
Advice guideHow to avoid breaching your lease and steps to take if threatened with forfeiture
Advice guideOptions if your landlord does not follow the Section 20 rules on consulting about major works
Advice guide
E-learning: Dispute resolution for leaseholders
Our free e-learning course helps you understand leasehold disputes and the different ways they can be resolved.
Templates and Forms
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Template letter to court asking for case to be transferred to the tribunal
Example letter to use if you’re involved in a county court case about service charges
Template - Disputes -
First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) forms
(external link)
Forms for applying to the tribunal in England
Form - Disputes -
Leasehold Valuation Tribunal forms
(external link)
Forms for applying to the tribunal in Wales
Form - Disputes