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A basic guide to leaseholder rights and responsibilities

Resolving leasehold problems

Your lease is a legal agreement. When its terms are not being followed, steps can be taken to resolve the issue.

There are different ways to resolve the issues that range from:

  • informal resolution options
  • asking your landlord or their agent to get involved
  • complaining to a government-approved redress schemes
  • formal enforcement action

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Resolving problems if:

Last updated:
22 December 2025
Next review:
22 December 2027
Leasehold explained

An introduction to leasehold and the key things to be aware of if you live in a leasehold property.

Topic - Leasehold essentials