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The blocks are off for leaseholders

By: Series: Estates Gazette ; (0343) 25 October 2003, 129-131(3)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: Focuses on the enactment of a no-fault-based Right To Manage (RTM) for qualifying leaseholders of flats under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 Part II, which came into force in England on 30 September 2003. Sets out the qualifying rules for buildings and tenants. Examines the procedures to be followed by leaseholders seeking to exercise their RTM, the responsibilities of the RTM company, the position vis-à-vis management contracts taken out by the landlord, the statutory functions applying to RTM companies, the issue of landlords' contributions to service charges and the several ways in which RTMs could come to an end.

Focuses on the enactment of a no-fault-based Right To Manage (RTM) for qualifying leaseholders of flats under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 Part II, which came into force in England on 30 September 2003. Sets out the qualifying rules for buildings and tenants. Examines the procedures to be followed by leaseholders seeking to exercise their RTM, the responsibilities of the RTM company, the position vis-à-vis management contracts taken out by the landlord, the statutory functions applying to RTM companies, the issue of landlords' contributions to service charges and the several ways in which RTMs could come to an end.