Product Description

The rights of long leaseholders to acquire the freehold of their property, to extend the term of their lease, and to exercise their right to manage a property is enshrined in various Acts of Parliament. This book is designed to help solicitors to guide their clients through the complicated qualification requirements, serving of notices, and organisation of collective enfranchisement and right to manage claims as well as for the individual rights to extend a lease of a house or flat and obtain the freehold of a house. It will identify associated legal considerations and explain the significant role played by other professionals, including surveyors, accountants and managing agents. The concise and clear book: provides summaries outlining the key points covered in each chapter; identifies common errors and misconceptions; offers checklists and charts; and, includes a CD-ROM giving quick and flexible access to forms, precedents and extracts from legislation.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #548806 in Books
• Published on: 2007-06-20
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 294 pages

About the Author
Christopher Sykes is one of the founding partners of Sykes Anderson LLP and has been a practising solicitor for over 20 years. He has been involved with landlord and tenant law throughout his career, including litigation. Christopher is regularly invited to address tenants on their rights, both individually and collectively.