Service charges face a leaseholder reality check
By Kerfuffle Editorial ·
From April 2027, more than three million leaseholders in England are due stronger rights to challenge unfair service charges and see how their money is spent.
Service charges can be a thornier conversation than explaining why the viewing is running late. From April 2027, more than three million leaseholders in England are set to get stronger rights to challenge unfair charges.
The reforms will also give flat owners greater access to information about how their money is spent, and strengthen protections against having to pay landlords’ legal costs when they dispute charges.
So what for your branch? If leasehold properties are part of your patch, keep the changes on your radar and be ready to point clients towards the new rights.
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