FAQ On Leasehold Property Issues-Your Answer Might Be Here

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FAQ On Leasehold Property Issues-Your Answer Might Be Here

29-05-2014, 08:36 AM

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Many problems on the forum are solved by reference to the same law and principles.

Do please read the threads below as, in many cases, by gaining an understanding, you can answer your own question.

A common mistake is to stop reading at the first bit that sounds "right", but read on, as these issues often have several bits or variations.

Health Warning: The law and principles do change from time to time ( and sometimes even the Courts are not sure), there are always the exceptions and wrinkles, and therefore these cannot cannot always apply to the specific situation you are in. The posts are intended to inform and assist you researching your problem or issue.

IF YOU DO HAVE A NEW QUESTION- PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS OR ANY OF THE LINKS
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CLICK HERE http://www.landlordzone.co.uk/forums...hold-Questions

1 Is the Service Charge/Ground Rent Bill “legit”?

http://www.landlordzone.co.uk/forums...alid-%E2%80%9D

2 Late Payment Or Solicitors Fees- Do I have to Pay?

http://www.landlordzone.co.uk/forums...-Late-payment-

3 Do I Need Permission To, Or Pay For, Alteration Or Conversion?

http://www.landlordzone.co.uk/forums...rges-SC-and-GR

4 Do I Need Permission To Or Pay For Subletting My Flat

http://www.landlordzone.co.uk/forums...s-and-consents

5 Is There a Code of Practice For Agents?

http://www.landlordzone.co.uk/forums...de-of-Practice

6 Do I have Rights To Find Out What My Service Charge Was Spent On ?

http://www.landlordzone.co.uk/forums...-LTA-1985-s-21

7 FAQ Service Charges And Bank Accounts

http://www.landlordzone.co.uk/forums...-Bank-Accounts

8 FAQ on leases freeholds and the myth of Share Freehold

http://www.landlordzone.co.uk/forums...ead-in!-part-1

9 Organising Major Works As A Flock Of Residents

http://www.landlordzone.co.uk/forums...and-Priorities

10 Buying the Freehold - What the Books and Some Pros Don't tell You

http://www.landlordzone.co.uk/forums...9t-Tell-You-P1

Based on the information posted, I offer my thoughts.Any action you then take is your liability. While commending individual effort, there is no substitute for a thorough review of documents and facts by paid for professional advisers.
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30-09-2014, 17:12 PM

Coming soon Service Charge Accounting.

Based on the information posted, I offer my thoughts.Any action you then take is your liability. While commending individual effort, there is no substitute for a thorough review of documents and facts by paid for professional advisers.
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