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Right to Manage Leasehold Property

Specialist legal advice for leaseholders and landlords – ensuring smooth transitions and compliance for managing your commercial property.

If you’re a leaseholder looking to take over the management of your building, or a landlord navigating the Right to Manage (RTM) process, our Right to Manage solicitors can help. Our solicitors have deep expertise in leasehold property law, with a focus on long-term property interests.

We understand the legal and practical complexities involved in Right to Manage and work closely with both leaseholders and managing agents to ensure a smooth, legally compliant transfer of management responsibilities. From checking eligibility to serving formal notices and completing the handover, we make the process clear, efficient, and easy to navigate.

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What is Right to Manage?

Right to Manage allows leaseholders to take over the management of their building without the landlord’s consent. This right applies to leaseholders of flats, giving them control over how their building is managed. By setting up a Right to Manage company, leaseholders can take responsibility for decisions such as maintenance, repairs, and managing the property’s finances.

The process involves serving a formal notice on the landlord, after which the management functions transfer to the RTM company. However, this right is only available under certain conditions, and there are strict procedures to follow to ensure success.

Eligibility for Right to Manage

Before proceeding with RTM, it’s important to ensure your building is eligible. Key factors to consider include:

The building must contain at least two flats.
Leaseholders of at least 50% of the flats must participate.
The building must not be exempt from RTM, for example, if it has a significant commercial component.

Our Right to Manage solicitors can help assess eligibility, ensuring all criteria are met before serving notice.

The process of Right to Manage

While the process itself is relatively straightforward, it’s important to avoid common pitfalls that can delay or even prevent the takeover. Our Right to Manage solicitors ensure every step is properly executed, including:

Determining eligibility and ensuring sufficient participation
Preparing and serving the formal notice to the landlord
Managing the transition of responsibilities to the RTM company

We understand the complexities involved in this process, and our specialists are here to provide clear, actionable guidance.

Why choose us?

Our work focuses on long-term property interests rather than short-hold or rented accommodation matters. With deep expertise in commercial and leasehold property law, we offer:

Specialist Knowledge: We handle complex leasehold matters every day, ensuring you receive expert advice.
Efficient Service: Our approach is proactive, ensuring no step is overlooked, and everything moves forward without unnecessary delays.
Clear Communication: We explain the process in simple, jargon-free terms, so you always know where you stand.

We help leaseholders and landlords manage the intricacies of the RTM process with confidence and clarity, ensuring your interests are always protected.

Ready to take control of your property management?

If you’re ready to take the next step in managing your building, contact our team today. Speak to one of our specialists by calling us on 01245 493959, emailing us, or filling out our contact form above.

What responsibilities does the Right to Manage company take on?

Once control is transferred, the RTM company becomes responsible for managing the building’s communal areas. This includes things like arranging repairs, organising cleaning and gardening, collecting service charges, and sorting out building insurance.

The company can manage these tasks itself or hire a professional managing agent to do it on their behalf. Want to understand what you’d be responsible for under RTM? Contact us for tailored advice on your obligations.

Can we take over management without the landlord’s permission?

Yes. You don’t need the landlord’s approval to use the Right to Manage. As long as your building qualifies and you follow the proper steps, like setting up an RTM company and serving the correct notice, you can take over the management, even if the landlord objects. Our Right to Manage solicitors will help you determine if your building qualifies and guide you through every step. Get in touch to start the process.

What happens if the landlord disputes the claim?

If the landlord doesn’t agree with your Right to Manage (RTM) claim, they can send a formal objection called a counter-notice. This usually happens if they think your building isn’t eligible or there was a mistake in the paperwork.

If the disagreement isn’t resolved, the case may be decided by a property tribunal. These disputes often come down to small technical errors, so it’s important to get everything right from the start. If your claim is challenged, our Right to Manage solicitors will help you respond quickly and keep things moving in the right direction – contact us today.