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Block Management

Right to Manage

The Commonhold and Leasehold reform Act 2002 allows leasehold tenants to remove the company which manages their block and replace it with a better management company.
If you live in a block of flats and do not have a say in who runs that block then you can benefit from the Right to Manage Process. The right is available to all flat-owners, in all blocks, where they fulfil the following criteria:

At least 50% of the flat-owners within the physical block of flats must want to go through the process.
At least 2/3rds of the flat-owners within the physical block must have long leases (>21 years at the time of issue).
No more than 25% of the block may be used for non-residential use (excludes car parks and common areas connected with the flats).

If your block fulfils these criteria then it is highly likely you will be able to go through the Right To Manage process with 100% success. There are a small number of technical legalities which can prevent some blocks going through the right to manage process which should be considered beforehand to determine if you should progress your claim as one right to manage claim or several for your complex.
If you find you are ineligible for the Right To Manage legislation, but are having problems with your managing agent, please contact the Lease Advisory Service who can provide valuable help and guidance on all matters relating to leasehold property.