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Helping Leaseholders Take Control Since 2018

Poor Management?
Rising Service Charges?
Take Control With
Right to Manage

Remove the freeholder’s managing agent and take control of your building through the legal Right to Manage process.

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Right to Manage Eligibility Check

Answer 6 quick questions to find out if your building qualifies for Right to Manage (RTM). Includes an instant indicative cost estimate.

Free Instant Check

Check Your Building's Eligibility

Takes less than 1 minute to complete

(Long leases = originally granted for more than 21 years)

(e.g., shops, offices, restaurants on ground floor - threshold changed to 50% on 3 March 2025)

(As their main residence)

(You need at least 50% of qualifying tenants)

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Your building appears eligible for RTM

Based on your answers, your building meets the key statutory criteria for a Right to Manage claim.

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Minimum support needed -
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Estimated cost per participating leaseholder
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Each of — participating leaseholders pays
Estimated total RTM claim package
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Based on a £500 setup fee plus £150 per participating leaseholder, subject to a £2,000 minimum fee. Final fee confirmed after building structure, title position and eligibility review.

Please note: This is an indicative check only. We will also verify title, landlord identity, local authority status, building structure and qualifying tenant position before confirming eligibility.

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Your building may qualify for RTM

Based on your answers, there are some uncertainties. We recommend a detailed eligibility assessment to confirm whether your building can proceed with an RTM claim.

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Please note: This is an indicative check only. We will also verify title, landlord identity, local authority status, building structure and qualifying tenant position before confirming eligibility.

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Your building does not appear eligible for RTM

Based on your answers, your building does not meet the statutory requirements for a Right to Manage claim.

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Please note: This is an indicative check only. We will also verify title, landlord identity, local authority status, building structure and qualifying tenant position before confirming eligibility.

You may still have other options for improving building management. Contact us to discuss alternatives.

Paul McCarthy - RTM Specialist

Founded by Paul McCarthy, who also runs ServiceChargeChallenge.co.uk and has assisted leaseholders in service charge and leasehold management disputes since 2018. That background gives RightToManage.co.uk practical insight into the problems that often lead leaseholders to pursue RTM: excessive service charges, poor communication, insurance concerns, contractor issues, defective administration and lack of accountability.

Fully insured with £1 million Professional Indemnity and Public Liability cover, giving leaseholders confidence that the process is being handled professionally and responsibly.

Still Building Leaseholder Support?

Don't worry - we'll assess your building's eligibility and tell you exactly what support level is needed. This helps you approach other leaseholders with confidence and realistic expectations.

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What Right to Manage Gives Leaseholders Control Over

Right to Manage allows qualifying leaseholders to take over management functions from the landlord or their appointed managing agent. This can include greater control over service charge budgets, insurance arrangements, contractors, repairs, maintenance standards, managing agent appointment and day-to-day building decisions.

Service Charge Budgets

Set and approve annual budgets without landlord interference

Buildings Insurance

Choose insurers and negotiate better rates and coverage

Contractors & Suppliers

Appoint contractors directly and manage service quality

Repairs & Maintenance

Prioritize and schedule maintenance work that matters

Managing Agent Appointment

Select and oversee your own managing agent or self-manage

Accounts & Reporting

Ensure transparent financial reporting and accountability

Why Leaseholders Use Us

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Independent of Managing Agents

We do not manage properties ourselves — we help you take control and choose your own agent.

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Clear Fixed-Fee Pricing

Transparent pricing based on the number of participating leaseholders. No payment until the building has been reviewed.

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Service Charge Dispute Experience

We also run ServiceChargeChallenge.co.uk, giving us insight into why leaseholders pursue RTM.

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RTM Process and Notice Support

RTM company setup guidance, Section 78 and Section 79 notices, counter-notice review and acquisition-date guidance.

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Fully Insured

£1 million Professional Indemnity and Public Liability cover in place.

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Free Eligibility Review

No payment required until we have reviewed your building and confirmed RTM appears viable.

How We Help

1

Free Building Review

We check whether your building appears suitable for RTM.

2

Leaseholder Support Check

We help you understand whether you have, or can reach, the required level of leaseholder participation.

3

RTM Company and Notices

We guide the RTM company setup and prepare the statutory Section 78 and Section 79 notices.

4

Freeholder Response

If the freeholder admits the claim, we guide the next steps. If they object, we review the counter-notice and explain the options.

5

Handover Guidance

We help you understand the acquisition date, management handover and early decisions around managing agent appointment.

Right to Manage is a statutory process. The key is not just serving notices, but serving the correct notices, on the correct parties, at the correct time, with the correct acquisition-date planning.

View the Full Right to Manage Process Timeline →
Let's Talk About Your RTM Claim

Why RTM Claims Fail

Right to Manage is a statutory process. It rarely fails because leaseholders lack a genuine complaint. It fails because the claim is structured incorrectly, the wrong parties are served, notices are defective, or deadlines are missed.

RTM is not just paperwork

A defective RTM claim can waste months, damage leaseholder confidence and give the freeholder an easy objection. We check the building structure, title position, participation level and notice requirements before the claim is served.

Common failure points

  • Wrong building structure
  • Insufficient qualifying leaseholder participation
  • Defective Section 78 invitation notice
  • Defective Section 79 claim notice
  • Incorrect landlord or intermediate landlord details
  • Mixed-use or commercial-area issues
  • Missed deadlines after a counter-notice
  • Poor acquisition-date and handover planning

RTM Case Studies

See how Right to Manage applies to small blocks, mixed-use buildings, hostile freeholders, building safety issues, leaseholder groups still building support, and tribunal-contested claims.

View Case Studies →

Need More Information?

Browse our comprehensive Right to Manage guides covering eligibility, costs, statutory notices, company setup and everything you need to know about the RTM process.

Browse All RTM Guides

Right to Manage (RTM) Frequently Asked Questions

What is Right to Manage (RTM)?
Right to Manage is a legal right under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 that allows leaseholders to take over the management of their building without having to buy the freehold or prove fault.
Do all leaseholders need to participate?
The RTM company must have enough qualifying tenants as members before the claim is made. In broad terms, this usually means at least half of the flats in the building must participate, but the exact position depends on the number of qualifying tenants and the building structure.
What if the freeholder contests?
If the freeholder serves a counter-notice or disputes the RTM claim, we will review the objection and explain your options. Contested tribunal work, statements of case, bundle preparation, hearings and formal representation are not included in the standard fixed fee and will be quoted separately before any further work is carried out. Learn about RTM counter-notices
What buildings qualify?
Your building must usually be a self-contained building, or a self-contained part of a building, containing at least two flats. At least two-thirds of the flats must be held by qualifying tenants, and the non-residential parts must not exceed the statutory limit. We check this as part of the free eligibility review. Check full eligibility criteria
How long does RTM take?
Typically 3-4 months from initial assessment to acquisition date, assuming no tribunal proceedings. If contested, may take 6-9 months.
Do we need a solicitor?
A solicitor is not always required for the RTM process. Many leaseholder groups use specialist RTM claim service instead. We provide process guidance, document preparation and practical support at a fixed fee. Learn about RTM company setup

Let's Talk About Your RTM Claim

Ready to take control of your building? Tell us about your property and we'll make contact with you to discuss practical next steps.

There is no obligation to proceed. We will first review whether your building appears suitable for RTM and explain the likely next steps.

We aim to respond the same working day, and usually within 4 working hours

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