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Emergency fire safety works and securing dispensation from consultation

Fire safety works are moving quickly up the agenda for RMCs and their managing agents.  Cladding issues may…

10 clauses managing agents need to understand in a long residential lease

If you’re the sort of person that has little patience with an instruction manual, you probably ought to…

Corvan case brings clarity to 12 month consultation rule

The Corvan case is a reminder that property management contracts must be capable of termination within 12 months,…

Major works consultations: when can you apply for dispensation?

In residential property management, the major works consultation requirements kick in if any set of ‘qualifying works’ will cost a leaseholder…

Historical neglect and service charge disputes

Flaky paint, draughty windows, and leaking roofs – if a leaseholder feels that their property is falling into…

When does a contract become a qualifying long term agreement?

Brady Solicitors take a practical look at a recent case where a freeholder’s lack of consultation was challenged…