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What's the difference between an RMC and RTM Company? by flashharry Started by flashharry, 07-06-2012, 10:35 AM	7 responses 4,950 views 0 likes	Last Post by Gordon999 29-06-2012, 05:07 AM
Should I accept the lease offer even though it seems unfair?? by LeaseWorrier Started by LeaseWorrier, 15-06-2012, 12:45 PM	10 responses 2,074 views 0 likes	Last Post by Gordon999 29-06-2012, 04:19 AM
Been offered the freehold by samg Started by samg, 19-06-2012, 17:47 PM	6 responses 1,020 views 0 likes	Last Post by Gordon999 29-06-2012, 04:07 AM
Three party lease - for service charge demands, who is the landlord? by Century Started by Century, 20-06-2012, 18:05 PM	4 responses 1,268 views 0 likes	Last Post by Gordon999 28-06-2012, 22:58 PM
Lease Extension - Problems by RPbukhri Started by RPbukhri, 25-06-2012, 18:49 PM	6 responses 1,296 views 0 likes	Last Post by leaseholdanswers 27-06-2012, 21:57 PM
Proof of Purchase by Snee Started by Snee, 22-06-2012, 15:55 PM	5 responses 1,067 views 0 likes	Last Post by rg41 27-06-2012, 16:00 PM
long leaseholder not paying the bills by burket ali Started by burket ali, 26-06-2012, 17:50 PM	3 responses 773 views 0 likes	Last Post by rg41 27-06-2012, 15:57 PM
babysitting by hansa Started by hansa, 27-06-2012, 09:26 AM	8 responses 762 views 0 likes	Last Post by hansa 27-06-2012, 14:48 PM
Extending lease - 1993 Act and "reasonable costs" by carosmiler Started by carosmiler, 26-06-2012, 09:02 AM	2 responses 965 views 0 likes	Last Post by sgclacy 26-06-2012, 15:03 PM
Building works going on to our carport but without consent!!! by lucia1980 Started by lucia1980, 25-06-2012, 16:58 PM	1 response 566 views 0 likes	Last Post by Gordon999 25-06-2012, 18:39 PM

Reply to What constitutes ‘development’ in a leasehold

by SouthernDave

The word “structure” is definitely misused in lease agreements. If the word “structural” is used then this could refer to load bearing walls, but the word “structure” is fairly ambiguous. Even though a partition wouldn’t technically be “structural”, it could still be considered “structure”....
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15-08-2022, 21:57 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
Reply to What constitutes ‘development’ in a leasehold

by Tipper

Removing walls between rooms can compromise the fire compartmentation and escape routes from of the flat. You should be careful not to put yourselves or others at risk....
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15-08-2022, 21:20 PM
Reply to What constitutes ‘development’ in a leasehold

by Section20z

Removing any wall is a structural alteration (regardless if its plasterboard it can still be load bearing). I would always want to see full plans and structural engineers report before granting consent.
Risks to freeholder are just too great....
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15-08-2022, 21:11 PM
Reply to Would water ingress be considered nuisance in accordance with the lease

by Lawcruncher

Starlane should ask for a claim to be made to see what the MA comes back with.

It comes down to what the tenant's repair clause, the landlord's repair clause and the insurance provisions in the lease say and how they interact. Can you set them out for us, Starlane?
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15-08-2022, 20:51 PM
Would water ingress be considered nuisance in accordance with the lease

by Starlane

The flat above one of our tenants has caused two separate water ingress issues to the flat below June and August, the issue is apparently either a faulty slow leaking stop cock or washing machine. They have asked to see a plumbers report and apparently there isnt one .The MA said no insurance claim...
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14-08-2022, 16:56 PM
Reply to Would water ingress be considered nuisance in accordance with the lease

by jrsteeve

You aren't actually wrong. The damage caused so far may be below the excess, so not worthy of a claim. If remedials are above the excess the MA should put you in touch with the broker/claims portal. Unless it's affecting the common areas the MA will deem it a flat to flat leak, so isn't their immediate...
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15-08-2022, 20:16 PM
Reply to What constitutes ‘development’ in a leasehold

by Hudson01

No, i did'nt but i know of neighbours who did..... but they were just plasterboard walls to separate the lounge from the kitchen to make it a little more..... open. So certainly no supporting walls that would require steel etc. I would say that anything requiring more than a joiner would be a no, n...
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15-08-2022, 17:38 PM
Enforcement of Nuisance Clause

by comm1985

What can a freeholder do to a leaseholder who is subletting to a subtenant that is causing nuisance to the adjacent neighbours (anti social behaviour).

Steps Taken so far:

1) A police complaint against the subtenant has already been raised by the adjacent neighbours.
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15-08-2022, 10:00 AM
Reply to Enforcement of Nuisance Clause

by AndrewDod

You can likely do nothing at all, but letting us know the exact problem would help.

Landlords of tenants can hardly remove them anyway even if they want to do so - so not sure that your S146 is going to assist. The nuclear option is hardly likely to succeed anyway....
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15-08-2022, 17:30 PM

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