Legal Solutions for Block Management

JB LEITCH SOLICITORS

Property management law is our speciality. When it comes to the crunch, you want the experts on your side. Whatever the tenure and whether it's residential, mixed-use or commercial - if you manage it, we can help. It's all under one roof.

Services

  • LITIGATION
  • Ground rent arrears recovery

    Ground rent arrears recovery

    Ground rent arrears can no longer be regarded as an afterthought to service charge recovery and the ability to manage large volumes with accurate and detailed financial reporting is a key requirement for ground rent managers when appointing a solicitor.
     
    At JB Leitch, we act for many of the largest ground rent management companies in the UK, specialising in customised ground rent collection services on both criteria and non-criteria ground rent debts.

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    Who to contact

    Karen
    Karen Bolland

    Email:k.bolland@jbleitch.co.uk

    Mark
    Mark Scarisbrick

    Email:m.scarisbrick@jbleitch.co.uk

  • Service charge arrears recovery

    Service charge arrears recovery

    Excellent property management relies on sufficient funds being available to the managing agent to carry out maintenance or provide key services to leaseholders.
     
    At JB Leitch, we have many years’ experience in service charge arrears recovery on both residential and commercial premises.  From receipt of instructions through to final remittance, our turnaround times are impressive.  In the vast majority of cases, all costs are recovered from the defaulting lessee and we also fund court fees on your behalf pending recovery.

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    Who to contact

    Karen
    Karen Bolland

    Email:k.bolland@jbleitch.co.uk

    Mark
    Mark Scarisbrick

    Email:m.scarisbrick@jbleitch.co.uk

  • Forfeiture

    Forfeiture

    If a leaseholder is in breach of the terms of their lease, we can pursue forfeiture action on your behalf for both criteria debt and non-debt breaches on either residential or commercial premises.
     
    Given the extra protection afforded to residential leaseholders under the law, it is essential that legal advice takes account of the additional requirements in any residential forfeiture proceedings.

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    Who to contact

    Karen
    Karen Bolland

    Email:k.bolland@jbleitch.co.uk

    Philip
    Philip Parkinson

    Email:p.parkinson@jbleitch.co.uk

  • Technical and complex claims

    Technical and complex claims

    Only a small proportion of cases become fully defended or are highly technical but, where this occurs, we deliver expert advice and representation at Court, the First Tier Tribunal or Upper Tribunal.

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    Who to contact

    Karen
    Karen Bolland

    Email:k.bolland@jbleitch.co.uk

    Philip
    Philip Parkinson

    Email:p.parkinson@jbleitch.co.uk

  • Fire Safety

    Fire Safety

    We act for many large landlord clients in advising on their rights and remedies when faced with issues of fire safety – particularly where matters attract a high degree of urgency.
     
    Through our expertise in regularly representing landlords and management companies, we can advise on applications to the Tribunal system to determine the reasonableness and payability of fire safety works, including any necessary dispensation applications.

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    Who to contact

    Katie
    Katie Edwards

    Email:k.edwards@jbleitch.co.uk

    Philip
    Philip Parkinson

    Email:p.parkinson@jbleitch.co.uk

  • Major Works and Section 20

    Major Works and Section 20

    With an extensive pedigree in providing legal advice on all aspects of the requirements of Section 20, we are well placed to assist landlords and managing agents contemplating a programme of major works.
     
    We can also advise on those matters where an application for dispensation of the requirements may be necessary or where the recovery of service charges comprises Section 20 monies.  

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    Who to contact

    Richard
    Richard Owen

    Email:r.owen@jbleitch.co.uk

    Philip
    Philip Parkinson

    Email:p.parkinson@jbleitch.co.uk

  • Commercial Property Litigation

    Commercial Property Litigation

    Sometimes you need to ring the changes.  When you think of JB Leitch, we know you think of residential property.  But did you know that all of the services we provide are also available for your commercial property portfolio?  Whether it's part of a mixed-use development or stand alone, we can help with arrears, other breaches or lessee disputes.

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    Who to contact

    Philip
    Philip Parkinson

    Email:p.parkinson@jbleitch.co.uk

    Camilla
    Camilla Waszek

    Email:c.waszek@jbleitch.co.uk

  • Breach of covenant

    Breach of covenant

    Whilst the most common breaches relate to the non-payment of rent, service charges or other sums due, there are other possible breaches of a lease.
     
    We manage cases efficiently to ensure the landlord’s position is protected.  In many instances, we are able to obtain damages and compensation on their behalf. 

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    Who to contact

    Karen
    Karen Bolland

    Email:k.bolland@jbleitch.co.uk

    Philip
    Philip Parkinson

    Email:p.parkinson@jbleitch.co.uk

  • Advising on Appeals

    Advising on Appeals

    We offer a fixed fee service to review any First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) (“FTT”) decisions and assist you with making an informed decision on whether to appeal the decision to the Upper Tribunal. We have a vast amount of experience of the appellate system and have numerous reported appeal case decisions.

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  • REAL ESTATE
  • Lease Extensions

    Lease Extensions

    JB Leitch Real Estate Limited acts for both landlords and leaseholders on lease extension matters, providing expert advice tailored to each individual case whether the lease extension is voluntary or statutory. 

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    Who to contact

    Karen
    Karen Bolland

    Email:k.bolland@jbleitch.co.uk

    Robert
    Robert Denman

    Email:r.denman@jbleitch.co.uk

  • Assignments and Transfers

    Assignments and Transfers

    We provide an unrivalled and complete service in dealing with assignments and other dispositions with a thorough review of relevant documentation to ensure that the pertinant provisions within a lease have been complied with.

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    Who to contact

    Karen
    Karen Bolland

    Email:k.bolland@jbleitch.co.uk

    Robert
    Robert Denman

    Email:r.denman@jbleitch.co.uk

  • Lease Variations

    Lease Variations

    In some instances it may be appropriate to create a Deed of Variation to a lease for either or both parties so as to rectify the identified flaws in its drafting, where circumstances change or as part of an agreed remedy to a Breach of Covenant.  We have acted for a number of clients in respect of amending ground rent provisions on largescale developments and portfolios.

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    Who to contact

    Karen
    Karen Bolland

    Email:k.bolland@jbleitch.co.uk

    Robert
    Robert Denman

    Email:r.denman@jbleitch.co.uk

  • Due Diligence and Lease Reviews

    Due Diligence and Lease Reviews

    JB Leitch Real Estate Limited undertakes due diligence / lease reviews for both Freeholders and Managing Agents to ensure that they are always compliant with the terms of the lease. Our bespoke fixed fee due diligence reports are tailored to the client’s particular need and range from a broad overview of the headline lease terms to in-depth clause by clause reporting.

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    Who to contact

    Karen
    Karen Bolland

    Email:k.bolland@jbleitch.co.uk

    Robert
    Robert Denman

    Email:r.denman@jbleitch.co.uk

  • Enfranchisement

    Enfranchisement

    As experienced collective enfranchisement solicitors, we have detailed knowledge of the law in this area and how it is applied.

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    Who to contact

    Karen
    Karen Bolland

    Email:k.bolland@jbleitch.co.uk

    Robert
    Robert Denman

    Email:r.denman@jbleitch.co.uk

  • Right to Manage

    Right to Manage

    As experienced right to manage solicitors, we have detailed knowledge of the law in this area and how it is applied.

     


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    Who to contact

    Karen
    Karen Bolland

    Email:k.bolland@jbleitch.co.uk

    Robert
    Robert Denman

    Email:r.denman@jbleitch.co.uk

  • PRS

    PRS

    Many developers and/or landlords will have both traditional leasehold and PRS properties in their portfolio.  Therefore it makes sense to use a legal firm that can deal with both types of property.  At JB Leitch Real Estate, we can advise on PRS developments as a whole or regarding issues with individual tenants.

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    Who to contact

    Karen
    Karen Bolland

    Email:k.bolland@jbleitch.co.uk

    Robert
    Robert Denman

    Email:r.denman@jbleitch.co.uk

  • CPD Accredited Training

    CPD Accredited Training

    We provide tailored, CPD accredited training for your directors, property managers and administration staff.

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    Who to contact

    Karen
    Karen Bolland

    Email:k.bolland@jbleitch.co.uk

    Mark
    Mark Scarisbrick

    Email:m.scarisbrick@jbleitch.co.uk

  • Special Projects

    Special Projects

    We are ideally placed to undertake bespoke special projects for both Freeholders and Managing Agents indentifying key information required and the impact and relevance of that information on their portfolios.

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    Who to contact

    Karen
    Karen Bolland

    Email:k.bolland@jbleitch.co.uk

    Robert
    Robert Denman

    Email:r.denman@jbleitch.co.uk

  • Contact

    JB Leitch Ltd
    10 Duke Street
    Liverpool
    L1 5AS

    Tel: 0151 708 2250
    Fax: 0151 708 2251

    Email: mail@jbleitch.co.uk
    Web: jbleitch.co.uk

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Meet the Team


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CAREERS AT JB LEITCH

We offer a wide range of professional career opportunities from office assistants right through to directorship.  ‘Everyone Counts’ at JB Leitch.

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WHO WE ARE

We eat, sleep and breathe property management law.

We know how complicated managing property can be.  We understand because we've been advising property managers large and small since 1997. That's why we're the market leaders.

 

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Client testimonials and feedback

  • Premier Estates Limited have been using JB Leitch for a number of years now and I have to say I have been most impressed by the consistency of their performance – the service you receive at the beginning of the relationship is the same service you receive 3 years down the line – efficient, knowledgeable and professional.
    Ben Jordan, Managing Director Premier Estates
  • JBL has provided a consistently high level of service for both ground rent and service charge recoveries over a number of years. We have built a fantastic working relationship with Jonathan and his team and find that their communication and reporting capabilities really sets them apart.
    Gerry Currell, Associate Director Freehold Managers
  • After using JB Leitch for a number of years, we have personally found them to be very professional and reliable. Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward use JB Leitch on a large number of blocks and have recovered an outstanding amount of service charge arrears, in a particular case recovering over £12,000 from one owner. The staff that works at JB Leitch is very efficient and confident in their roles and is always happy to help.
    Carl Warland, Estate Management Director Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward
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