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[Joe Forit]

I'm all for defending freeholders when they are being unfairly maligned, but that does not apply in this case. The leaseholder run Management Company insures and manages the estate. I advise them of any sub-tenants, but the lease does not entitle them to receive a fee for this, so they do not attempt...

[Joe Forit]

Ultimately that seems to be the only way forward with many of life's inequities. Unfortunately these days, even the formal 'consultations' prior to legislation seem to be greatly restricted by their online format. You are only given the opportunity to comment on how the deckchairs should be arranged...

[Joe Forit]

At this property the service charges are collected and administered by a leaseholder-run management company, which operates properly. The freehold company just collects ground rents and these registration fees, so their options are limited. Pity the leaseholders didn't buy the freehold from the original...

[Joe Forit]

Thanks, that sort of goes back to my original post and is part of the reason why I would like to be taking action myself, to have their fee declared unreasonable now.
Fortunately, I have little to lose by arguing with them. It is likely that the worst they can do without me taking them to a tribunal...

[Joe Forit]

Thanks for the advice and encouragement!...

[Joe Forit]

UPDATE

I sent the freeholder (care of their agent) my notice of underletting along with a copy of the tenancy agreement and a cheque for £24 including VAT, “this being a reasonable fee for the registration of this notice” [my wording, taken from the lease].

I now have...