Service charge residential management code [electronic resource] and additional advice to landlords, leaseholders and agents
Service charge residential management code and additional advice to landlords, leaseholders and agents [electronic resource]
- 4th edition
- London, RICS, March 2026
- RICS Professional Standard .
On 30 March 2026, section 10.10 of the code was amended to refer to updated guidance from LEASE on section 20 consultation.
Comes into effect 7 April 2026 The 4th edition of the code, reviewed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and approved by the Secretary of State, is effective from 7 April 2026. It applies only to residential leasehold properties in England, but practitioners operating in other parts of the UK are encouraged to follow the best practice guidelines contained in the code.
This code is written to promote desirable practices in respect of the management of residential leasehold property, with the latest edition of the code reflecting recent developments in legislation, such as the Building Safety Act (2022) and the Fire Safety Act (2021) and good practice. Effective property management requires cooperation and a shared understanding of procedures and potential problems.
The code is intended for RICS members and regulated firms acting as landlords, social housing landlords, leaseholders, managing agents, managers and occupiers of leasehold property. Additionally, parts are specifically intended for other parties such as property owners and professional advisers. Supersedes 3rd edition (ISBN 9781783211418)
Advanced
9781783215522
LEASEHOLD AND FREEHOLD REFORM ACT 2024
LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT 1985
COMMONHOLD AND LEASEHOLD REFORM ACT 2002
BUILDING SAFETY ACT 2022
FIRE SAFETY ACT 2021
CONSUMER RIGHTS ACT 2015
England
333.33 $2 18
On 30 March 2026, section 10.10 of the code was amended to refer to updated guidance from LEASE on section 20 consultation.
Comes into effect 7 April 2026 The 4th edition of the code, reviewed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and approved by the Secretary of State, is effective from 7 April 2026. It applies only to residential leasehold properties in England, but practitioners operating in other parts of the UK are encouraged to follow the best practice guidelines contained in the code.
This code is written to promote desirable practices in respect of the management of residential leasehold property, with the latest edition of the code reflecting recent developments in legislation, such as the Building Safety Act (2022) and the Fire Safety Act (2021) and good practice. Effective property management requires cooperation and a shared understanding of procedures and potential problems.
The code is intended for RICS members and regulated firms acting as landlords, social housing landlords, leaseholders, managing agents, managers and occupiers of leasehold property. Additionally, parts are specifically intended for other parties such as property owners and professional advisers. Supersedes 3rd edition (ISBN 9781783211418)
Advanced
9781783215522
LEASEHOLD AND FREEHOLD REFORM ACT 2024
LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT 1985
COMMONHOLD AND LEASEHOLD REFORM ACT 2002
BUILDING SAFETY ACT 2022
FIRE SAFETY ACT 2021
CONSUMER RIGHTS ACT 2015
England
333.33 $2 18