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Why do I need a leaseholder deed of certificate?

A leaseholder deed of certificate shows your landlord whether you qualify for leaseholder protections provided by the Building Safety Act 2022.

The protections can prevent your landlord from charging you for fixing historic safety defects in your building.

If you do not show your landlord a deed of certificate, you will not benefit from the protections for qualifying leases.

The certificate can be passed on to any buyer of your property and they will inherit your status as either holding a qualifying lease or not.

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LEASE is governed by a board, appointed as individuals by the Secretary of State for the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government.