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Residential long leases
New Rights for Leaseholders
Most of the interest under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 has been on Commonhold. However, the Act gives substantial new protection to owners of long leases and in some respects to other tenants of dwellings. The course covers:
Ground rent notices
The new concept of "administration charges"
Service charges - amendment to the consultation provisions and other changes
Statements of account new requirements verification by accountants
Insurance of leasehold houses
Extended jurisdiction of LVT's and new procedures
Substantial further restrictions on forfeiture
The new right to manage
Suitable for lawyers and managing agents. (When the course is run for managing agents it is extended to cover basic lease terms and how these relate to the various statutory provisions).
Course leader: Gary Webber 2 hours CPD (3 hours for managing agents)