Communication

[Benzo]

From: http://rfblegal.co.uk/the-right-of-first-refusal.html

"The right of first refusal applies to the disposal of any property (not just a purpose built block) containing 2 or more flats held by qualifying tenants, provided that more than 50% of the flats in the property are held...

[Benzo]

Common areas do not need to be specifically demised to a flat in order for residents to have rights to them. There's a communal garden in my block which is not specifically demised to any one flat, but the lease states we have the right to use it in conjunction with other residents for quiet enjoyment;...

[Benzo]

Good advice. Thank you.

[Benzo]

Hi all

This isn't a majorly traumatic one, more a question about etiquette and what it's reasonable to expect. I have a fairly poor relationship with both our managing agents and our freeholder so I always want to be sure I'm responding reasonably, rather than letting previous disappointments...

[Benzo]

What do they want to do? Improvements or maintenance? Most leases do not allow for improvements so if yours is like this that's an obvious way to cast shade. Is there any rework proposed from 2012? If so you may be able to challenge the need for rework so soon. Does the work actually need to be done?...

[Benzo]

OK cool, so now we're getting to more of what this is about. I guess your contention is that this director is taking expenses out of the service charge when the lease doesn't allow for it? If so that's something I imagine you can bring to a Tribunal. Important to remember that you're not taking her...