Hi,
I’m a leaseholder in the process of selling a flat I purchased in 2015. After purchasing the property I had new double glazed windows put in. I asked the Managing Agent what process to follow and they advised an email confirmation of consent from the Freeholder would be sufficient. They provided this after I forward the plans of the new windows.
in 2017, the Freeholder and Managing Agent changed. On selling the property, the new Managing Agent has stated I need a Retrospective Licence to Alter as Freeholder consent has not been given. I’ve forwarded the historical emails showing previous consent, but they are not budging!
The total costs I have incurred to the Managing Agent in the sale are:
Management Pack: £750
Licence to Assign: £200
Deed of Covenant: £300
Retrospective Licence to Alter: £750
I feel like I’m being completely screwed over here, as did everything at the time the previous Managing Agent advised.
My solicitor has tried discussing with them, but they are not budging. Do I have any way of legally challenging these fees?
Thanks in advance.
I’m a leaseholder in the process of selling a flat I purchased in 2015. After purchasing the property I had new double glazed windows put in. I asked the Managing Agent what process to follow and they advised an email confirmation of consent from the Freeholder would be sufficient. They provided this after I forward the plans of the new windows.
in 2017, the Freeholder and Managing Agent changed. On selling the property, the new Managing Agent has stated I need a Retrospective Licence to Alter as Freeholder consent has not been given. I’ve forwarded the historical emails showing previous consent, but they are not budging!
The total costs I have incurred to the Managing Agent in the sale are:
Management Pack: £750
Licence to Assign: £200
Deed of Covenant: £300
Retrospective Licence to Alter: £750
I feel like I’m being completely screwed over here, as did everything at the time the previous Managing Agent advised.
My solicitor has tried discussing with them, but they are not budging. Do I have any way of legally challenging these fees?
Thanks in advance.
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