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Ground rent arrears from executor

by Martin448A

Hi,
received a letter out the blue from someone claiming to be the executor of the deceased freeholders of my leasehold maisonette. Have never receive ground rent request for payment for any of the years I have owned the property or has the other maisonette in my building.
They are now requesting...
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16-08-2022, 00:30 AM
Reply to Ground rent arrears from executor

by Gordon999

Ash72 is correct. Ground rent in arrears can only be recovered for last 6 years. The GR must be demanded and served with proper notice by the freeholder or agent or executor , otherwise payment is not due ( and you can refuse to pay interest) .

How many years remaining on the lease...
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16-08-2022, 15:27 PM
What constitutes ‘development’ in a leasehold

by SouthernDave

I’ve seen this question come up before, but I couldn’t find a topic specific to this question;
we have bought a leasehold flat which needs major work. I have submitted drawings to the freeholder for their permission to put up a wall and make a new door way, BUT…
changing the kitchen...
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15-08-2022, 16:50 PM
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by Section20z

In 40 years I have never been asked for consent to move a boiler but if a new flue hole was being made I would expect to be asked...
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16-08-2022, 13:23 PM
Reply to What constitutes ‘development’ in a leasehold

by SouthernDave

The boiler is a grey area for me. Surely I don’t need permission to replace it.
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16-08-2022, 09:28 AM
Reply to Ground rent arrears from executor

by ash72

Under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is 6 years. This means that your landlord can only seek to recover ground rent going back 6 years. I would try and get in touch with the solicitor you were dealing with to see if the Freeholder has died etc.
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16-08-2022, 07:44 AM
Reply to Ground rent arrears from executor

by Section20z

No, no ground rent is due till s166 notice and demand is sent. There can be no interest added....
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16-08-2022, 07:03 AM
Reply to What constitutes ‘development’ in a leasehold

by Macromia

What does your lease say regarding your responsibilities?
My lease has similar restrictions regarding not making alterations and not cutting/injuring walls and floorboards, but also requires me to keeping a good state of repair, and renew when necessary, things like the bathroom and electric wiring...
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16-08-2022, 06:00 AM
Reply to S146 manipulation

by eagle2

I don't think that would work, someone, eg a leaseholder, would need to make a claim against the directors and then the insurer would handle the claim probably without involving the agent or the solicitor. The directors are unlikely to be personally liable when following advice received. You could consider...
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16-08-2022, 04:28 AM
Reply to Bank Account for Residents' Management Company

by eagle2

I opened an account at Barclays but other banks have similar accounts, perhaps by a different name. You should speak to the right person and explain that you are holding monies on behalf of others and you wish to open a client account. There should be no charges involved, the account will not be allowed...
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16-08-2022, 04:16 AM

What are the costs that could be incurred when a lease is surrendered early

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