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Right to Manage & leasehold advice in Devizes

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The short answer

RTM claims, service charge and leasehold disputes

Price from
£600.00
Time on site
1 to 2 hours (consultation)

What you get

You receive expert legal guidance on exercising your Right to Manage or resolving other leasehold issues, ensuring your rights as a leaseholder are protected.

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When do you need a Right to Manage & leasehold advice?

Get professional advice if you are unhappy with how your block is managed or if fees are too high.

  • You want more control over building repairs.
  • Service charges feel unfair or are rising fast.
  • Over half of your neighbours want a change.
  • You need to extend a short lease soon.
  • You want to buy the freehold together.
  • There are disputes about building safety costs.

What happens on the day

An expert will check your lease and building to see if you qualify for management rights.

  • Check if two thirds of flats have long leases.
  • Review your current service charge accounts for errors.
  • Explain how to serve the formal claim notice.
  • Calculate costs for extending your lease if needed.
  • Create a clear timeline for the whole process.
  • Identify potential savings on your monthly building costs.

How to prepare

  • Gather copies of your current lease documents
  • Collect names of all other flat owners
  • Find recent service charge and ground rent bills
  • List specific problems with current building repairs
  • Check if any flats are commercial shops
  • Note down dates of any previous disputes
  • Draft a list of questions for the expert
  • Check how many neighbours are definitely interested

How to improve your result

  • Talk to your neighbours early on
  • Keep a diary of poor maintenance issues
  • Save all letters from your current agent
  • Research highly rated local managing agents
  • Stay up to date with new leaseholder laws
  • Join a local leaseholder support group

Why it is useful day to day

Taking control gives you a direct say in how your home is maintained and spent on.

  • Choose your own trusted local contractors.
  • Save money by cuting out hidden commissions.
  • Ensure repairs are done to your standards.
  • Boost your property value with better management.
  • Gain peace of mind over building safety.
  • Hold regular meetings to decide on future works.

Why we ask these questions

Your advisor will explain exactly how the law protects your rights as a leaseholder.

  • Who qualifies to join the management company.
  • How to handle a landlord who objects.
  • What happens to current staff or cleaners.
  • How to set up a new management company.
  • What your new legal responsibilities will be.
  • How to resolve disputes with the old agent.

Frequently asked questions

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