Expert guidance in Leasehold Enfranchisement law. Extending your lease or buying the freehold requires both expertise and experience. The Leasehold Enfranchisement Legislation is notoriously complex, with many pitfalls for both landlord and tenants. Our specialist Leasehold Enfranchisement lawyers are experts at guiding our clients through the process from start to finish, ensuring that they achieve the best possible outcome. Morr & Co’s Leasehold Enfranchisement solicitors and specialists advise landlords, tenants and residents associations on these matters, from preliminary notices and service of the relevant notices, though to guiding the client through the court or tribunal process. As members of the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP), we guide landlords, tenants and residents’ associations through complex leasehold processes with clarity and confidence. Our specialist Leasehold Enfranchisement services include: Lease Extensions – dealing with additional 90-year terms with nil ground rent under statutory powers Lease Extensions – agreeing lease extensions on a voluntary basis Collective Enfranchisement – supporting leaseholder groups in freehold purchases Right to Manage – facilitating management transfers to leaseholders Right of First Refusal – ensuring compliance and protecting opportunities Tribunal Representation – advocacy at the First-Tier Tribunal Notice Preparation – crafting and serving valid legal notices Premium Negotiations – assisting in achieving fair outcomes for all parties Lease Reviews – ensuring terms protect your interests Strategic Guidance – planning optimal approaches for complex cases Documentation Support – managing all required paperwork efficiently Get in touch Understanding Leasehold Enfranchisement Lease Extensions Qualifying leaseholders have the right to require their landlord to grant them a new lease of their flat for the remaining term of the lease plus an additional 90 years at a nil ground rent. This is a complex process which requires a detailed review of the terms of the current lease to establish whether they are suitable for both the landlord and the tenants, and proposing the necessary changes. find out more Collective Enfranchisement A majority of the qualifying leaseholders in a block of flats have the right to require their landlord to sell the freehold to them. This is a challenging and complex statutory process that requires the claim to be structured correctly from the beginning. Both Landlords and Tenants will likely need specialist advice on their rights and the overall process. Right to Manage The Right to Manage can be a more economical alternative to collective enfranchisement, as the leaseholders of a block of flats have the right to take over the management of their building from their landlord but without having to pay a purchase price. Find out more Rights of First Refusal A landlord who wishes to sell their interest in a block of flats must (subject to a limited number of exceptions) first offer to sell that interest to the tenants in the block before they can sell it to a third party. We help landlords meet their legal obligations while ensuring tenants don’t miss valuable opportunities. Our guidance of this notoriously difficult area of the law helps prevent criminal liability risks for landlords and protects tenants’ rights to purchase under favourable terms. Find out more Contact Laura Hooke Partner Residential Property 020 8971 1023 Message Connect On this page Contact our Leasehold Enfranchisement team Get in touch
