Everything leaseholders need to understand the RTM process, check eligibility, prepare statutory notices and take control of their building.
Understanding eligibility, costs and company setup before serving notices.
Does your building qualify for Right to Manage? Self-contained structure, qualifying tenants, participation thresholds and commercial space limits explained.
Read the guide →What does Right to Manage cost? Fixed-fee RTM support vs solicitor-led claims, per-leaseholder pricing and what's included or excluded.
Read the guide →How to form an RTM company limited by guarantee with correct articles before serving statutory notices. Common company formation mistakes.
Read the guide →Can small blocks claim RTM? Blocks with 2-4 flats, resident landlord issues, converted houses and participation calculations for very small buildings.
Read the guide →RTM eligibility for mixed-use buildings with shops, offices or commercial space. Understanding the 50% non-residential floor area threshold.
Read the guide →Section 78 invitation, Section 79 claim notice, counter-notices and responding to freeholder objections.
Notice inviting participation before the formal RTM claim. Who must receive it, 14-day minimum period and why wrong service creates objection risk.
Read the guide →The formal RTM claim notice. Prescribed information, building description, acquisition date, service requirements and common freeholder objection points.
Read the guide →What to do when the freeholder objects. One-month response deadline, grounds of objection, two-month FTT deadline and tactical vs valid objections.
Read the guide →Can the freeholder block your RTM claim? Valid objection grounds vs tactical resistance. Why proper preparation reduces objection risk.
Read the guide →RTM vs buying the freehold, RTM vs appointment of manager and when each option is better.
Right to Manage gives management control. Buying the freehold gives ownership. Cost, complexity, speed and suitability compared.
Read the guide →RTM does not require proving fault. Appointment of manager requires evidence of management failure. When each route may be suitable.
Read the guide →What happens on acquisition date, handover planning, insurance, service charge arrears and building management responsibilities.
Acquisition date, management handover, existing contracts, service charge funds, choosing a managing agent and ongoing RTM company responsibilities.
Read the guide →How building insurance works after RTM acquisition. Lease wording, broker selection, premium transparency and avoiding gaps in cover.
Read the guide →RTM changes management functions, not historic debt liability. Handling existing arrears, disputed charges and handover reconciliation.
Read the guide →RTM for blocks with poor managing agents, excessive service charges or dissatisfied leaseholders.
Remove poor managing agents through Right to Manage. RTM does not require proving fault but gives leaseholder-controlled management.
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