Introduction to leasehold property and service charges

What this course covers

Face to face and webinar training includes:

• the background to the leasehold tenure and how it works, including the legal framework

• the lease terms you need to know to recover the cost of services, repairs and major works

• what can and cannot be charged as a service charge

• legislation and case law that governs what service costs can be recovered, how costs can be recouped, including section 20 consultations

• how service charges can be challenged by leaseholders

• practical guidance on how to recover service charge debts

• introduction to lease extensions

• update on the latest around leasehold reform

What you'll learn

At the end of this training, you'll be able to:

• understand how the leasehold system works

• understand the importance of the lease, legislation and case law in respect of the rights and responsibilities of landlords and leaseholders

• identify what you need to consider to provide an effective management service for
  leaseholders

• effectively demand and recover service charges

• understand the rights of leaseholders to extend their lease

• advise on the latest and up and coming changes to the rights of leaseholders

Who this training is for

You might be new to leasehold law, or looking to refresh your knowledge.

You'll find it helpful if you already have some understanding of housing law for this course.