Freeholds and leaseholds
Information about freehold ownership (where you own the property and the land on which it is built) and leasehold ownership (where you have the right to occupy and use a property for a specified term). Includes information on service charges and responsibility for repairs.
Explains what leasehold and freehold property means, the difference between them, and managing disputes.
A short guide and overview of aspects of leasehold property ownership.
Overview guide to leasehold law. Explains your rights and responsibilities if you have just bought, or are thinking of buying, a flat or leasehold house.
Leaseholders will usually have to pay service charges. Find out more about service charges, if you disagree with them and what happens if you don't pay. (Content applies to England only.)
Comprehensive guide to service charges, administration charges, ground rent, recognised tenants associations and forfeiture.
Explains your legal right to extend your lease, including checking you eligibility, costs, gathering information and the tenant's notice.
Most popular questions and answers on aspects of residential leasehold law, including freeholders and leaseholders rights and obligations, grouped according to subject matter.
Information written for Londoners but useful for all leaseholders in England and Wales. Includes information on buying a leasehold house or flat, extending the lease or buying the freehold, complaints and repairs.
Sets out the process of applying to the tribunal to resolve a leasehold dispute.
