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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.
Information provided applies to England & Wales
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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.)
Most leaseholders have to pay a contribution ('service charges') to cover the cost of maintaining the building in which they live. This explains what service charges are for and what to do if you don't agree with them. (Content applies to England only.)
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.