A lot of people think that once they have purchased their freehold, “that is that” and there is no further action to take. But, they could be wrong. Why? Because as a lease is a wasting asset, notwithstanding the fact that you may own the freehold via a share in a company, once the freehold has been purchased, the lease …
I have agreed the terms of a lease extension, but have not completed. Help!
I am proceeding under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 and have agreed the terms of the lease extension, but have not completed. What can I do? In circumstances where the freeholder has refused to complete or is unwilling to do so for a number of reasons, it may become necessary to make an application under the …
I served a Section 42 Notice but have not received a Counter Notice. What can I do?
If you have served a Notice and not received a Counter Notice in response by the due date, then the landlord is deemed to have admitted the premium that you proposed to pay in your Notice. You should seek expert assistance, but can probably enforce the grant of the new lease at this level. It may become necessary to apply …