Major Works & Section 20

Trusted advice on the procedure, documentation and requirements of Section 20 and support with dispensation applications...

The principal legislation relating to major works is Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.  Section 20 is fleshed out by the Service Charges (Consultation Requirements) (England) Regulations 2003.  Section 20 requires the landlord/management company to consult with lessees where it carries out works and the service charge contribution of any long residential lessee where the cost of those works is more than £250.00. With our unparalleled knowledge of leasehold law and building safety, we have extensive experience in advising landlords and managing agents on the issues relating to Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, including:

• Whether Section 20 applies
• The consultation process and the necessary notices
• Applications for dispensation of the requirements of Section 20
• The recovery of service charges which comprise Section 20 monies
• When the freeholder should consult with both the head-lessee and the leaseholders

Our track record amply illustrates our ability provide effective and successful advice:

• JB Leitch recently acted for an applicant landlord in its successful application to the First-tier Tribunal for dispensation from the service charge consultation requirements under section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. In this case, JB Leitch’s client was the landlord of a 21-storey block comprising 165 apartments. The First-tier Tribunal granted dispensation of consultation requirements in respect of both the interim fire alarm works and the main remediation works, on the basis that it had sufficient jurisdiction to do so. Read more…( Service Charge Consultation: JB Leitch successful in recent application for dispensation from consultation on behalf of landlord - JB Leitch)
• JB Leitch acted for the applicant landlord in its successful application to the First-tier Tribunal for dispensation from the service charge consultation requirements for the landlord of a block comprising 71 apartments let on long residential leases. The First-tier Tribunal granted dispensation of consultation requirements in respect of the installation of the fire alarm system and the major external works to replace the building’s cladding. Read more…(Service Charge Consultation: JB Leitch represents landlord in successful application for dispensation from consultation - JB Leitch)
• JB Leitch represented the applicant landlord in its successful application to the First-tier Tribunal for dispensation from the consultation requirements where our client was the landlord of a purpose-built 20 storey residential block. Works were required which included remediation of the external wall system, balconies, and other associated works. Read more…(Service Charge Consultation: JB Leitch secures dispensation from section 20 consultation requirements for landlord client - JB Leitch)
• JB Leitch acted for the applicant landlord in its successful application to the First-tier Tribunal for dispensation from the consultation requirements under section 20 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, in relation to fire safety works and interim measures. Read more… (Case Success for JB Leitch: Dispensation from Section 20 Consultation Procedure - JB Leitch)