Types of application to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)
When your landlord does not have to consult you
These rights are set out in Section 20ZA of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.
Landlords must consult all service charge payers in writing before carrying out work which will cost more than £250 for any individual leaseholder, or before entering into a long-term contract (one for more than 12 months) if the cost to any leaseholder is more than £100 in any of the accounting periods concerned. If the landlord has a good reason, they can apply to the tribunal for permission to not follow the consultation requirements.
There is more information on the consultation procedure landlords must follow in our information on Section 20 consultation.
- Last updated:
- 11 May 2025
- Next review:
- 18 December 2026