England & Wales Leasehold Law — Legal Reference
Free legal reference for leaseholders and homeowners in England & Wales on Right to Manage, service charges, leasehold reform and managing agent disputes.
Key Legislation
- Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (CLRA 2002) — Right to Manage (RTM) procedure, qualifying criteria
- Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 — Service charge reasonableness, consultation requirements (Section 20)
- Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 — Ground rent restrictions for new leases
- Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 — Extended rights and upcoming reform
Right to Manage
Leaseholders in England & Wales can use the Right to Manage (RTM) procedure to take over management from a landlord or managing agent without proving fault. At least 50% of qualifying leaseholders must participate.