Service Charge Apportionment: Lease Shares and Schedules
How service charges are split between flats: lease percentages, fair-proportion clauses, multiple schedules on one estate, and what to check first.
Read more →Block Management Guides
Practical guides on service charge accounting, Section 20 consultations, arrears recovery, and RMC director responsibilities.
Section 48 Notice: Address for Service for RMCs and RTMs
What a section 48 notice is, why service charges are not due until one is given, and what it means for RMC and RTM directors running a block.
Read more →Section 20 Dispensation: When Consultation Fails
What to do when Section 20 consultation goes wrong: how tribunal dispensation works, the relevant prejudice test from Daejan v Benson, and how to apply.
Read more →Section 20 Notices: What Each Stage Must Say
What a Section 20 notice of intention must actually contain under the 2003 Regulations, the 30-day rule, and the mistakes that make a notice defective.
Read more →The Building Safety Act 2022: A Directors' Guide
Building Safety Act for RTM and RMC directors: the 18m higher-risk threshold, the 11m Schedule 8 gate, and which leases the cost caps protect.
Read more →Commonhold Explained for RTM and RMC Directors
Commonhold is set to become the default for new flats. What it is, how it differs from RTM and share of freehold, and what it means for existing blocks.
Read more →Collective Enfranchisement: Buying Your Freehold
How leaseholders buy the freehold of their block: the three qualifying tests, and why the 25% commercial limit still applies to enfranchisement, not RTM.
Read more →Lease Extension Costs in England and Wales
What a statutory lease extension costs: the four parts of the bill, why the 80-year mark changes everything, and which 2024 reforms are not yet in force.
Read more →Ground Rent in Blocks: A Guide for RTM Directors
Ground rent explained for RTM and RMC directors: who collects it, why it is not a service charge, and where the proposed £250 cap has actually got to.
Read more →Service Charge Budget Planning for Self-Managed Blocks
How to build an annual service charge budget for your RTM company or RMC: what to include, how to set reserve contributions, and how to avoid shortfalls.
Read more →Running an AGM for Your RTM or RMC: A Practical Guide
How to run an AGM for an RTM company or RMC: what's required, what to cover, how to prepare, and how to take minutes that protect you legally.
Read more →Leaseholder Rights in England and Wales: The Essentials
Leaseholder rights in England and Wales: service charge challenges, lease extensions, collective enfranchisement, Right to Manage and the 2024 Act reforms.
Read more →Right to Manage Costs: What Does an RTM Claim Actually Cost?
The real costs of a Right to Manage claim: company formation, professional fees, tribunal costs, and 2024 Act changes. No premium to the landlord.
Read more →Buildings Insurance for Blocks of Flats: A Guide
How buildings insurance works for blocks of flats, including under right to manage: who insures, what to cover, information rights and commissions.
Read more →Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024: What Changed
Which parts of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 are in force, which are coming, and what each change means for RTM and RMC directors.
Read more →Reserve Funds and Sinking Funds for Leasehold Blocks
What a reserve fund (sinking fund) is, why leasehold blocks need one, how to set the contribution, and the legal rules on holding the money on trust.
Read more →How to Challenge a Service Charge at the First-tier Tribunal
Disputing an unreasonable service charge: the Section 27A tribunal route, the reasonableness test, what counts as agreement, and how to apply.
Read more →Right to Manage: How RTM Works and How to Qualify
How the Right to Manage works for leaseholders: the qualifying criteria, the claim process step by step, the costs, and what changed in 2024.
Read more →Section 20 Consultation Requirements: A Checklist
A checklist of every Section 20 consultation requirement for RTM and RMC directors. Print it, pin it up, and check off each step as you go.
Read more →Service Charge Accounts: Examples and Format Guide
Example service charge accounts in the standard format for RTM and RMC directors: income and expenditure, reserve fund reporting, and formatting mistakes.
Read more →What Is an RMC? A Plain-English Guide for Leaseholders
What a residents management company (RMC) is, how it differs from an RTM company, and what it means for you as a leaseholder, in plain English.
Read more →Section 20 Consultation Flowchart: Step by Step
A step-by-step flowchart of the Section 20 consultation process for RTM and RMC directors: all three stages, minimum timelines and common decision points.
Read more →What Is Block Management? A Guide for New RTM Directors
Block management explained for new RTM and RMC directors: what it covers, what you're responsible for, and how to manage without a managing agent.
Read more →Service Charge Software: Do Volunteer Directors Need It?
When does service charge software make sense for RTM and RMC directors? What to look for, what to avoid, and how to decide if your block needs it.
Read more →Common Problems Facing Residents Management Companies
Common residents management company problems, from service charge arrears to Section 20 compliance, and practical fixes for volunteer directors.
Read more →Service Charge Accounting for Self-Managed Blocks
Service charge accounting for RTM and RMC directors: budgeting, collection, year-end accounts, what your lease requires, and common mistakes.
Read more →How Much Should Block Management Cost? Fees Compared
What block management costs in the UK: managing agent fees, self-management costs, and where volunteer directors can save without cutting corners.
Read more →What Is a Freehold Residents Management Company?
Guide to freehold residents management companies in England and Wales: how they work, how they differ from RTM companies, and directors' duties.
Read more →The 18-Month Rule: Service Charge Arrears Time Limits
Section 20B explained for directors: the 18-month deadline for service charge demands, how to preserve your right to recover costs, and if you miss it.
Read more →Block Management Software UK: Comparing the Options
UK block management software for volunteer RTM and RMC directors: the kinds of tool on offer, per-unit vs flat pricing, and what to test before you choose.
Read more →Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 Section 20 Explained
Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 for RTM and RMC directors: when it applies, what changes under right to manage, the stages and the cost cap.
Read more →What Are the Responsibilities of an RMC Director?
Guide to RMC and RTM director responsibilities in England and Wales: legal duties, service charges, Companies House, Section 20 and practical tips.
Read more →What to Look for in Block Management Software
How to choose block management software as a volunteer RTM or RMC director: the features that matter, what to avoid, and how to evaluate options.
Read more →Service Charge Arrears: Recovery Options for Directors
Recovering unpaid service charges for RTM and RMC directors: the 18-month rule, chasing in writing, FTT referral, and county court action.
Read more →The Complete Guide to Section 20 Consultation
Step-by-step guide to a Section 20 consultation for RTM and RMC directors: all three stages, timelines, what each notice must contain and common mistakes.
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