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The government wants landlord leaseholders to share their experiences as it refines the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill.
Its Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has published an online survey which is open until 31st March, although there is a tight deadline of 25th February for anyone who wants to submit formal written evidence.
The draft Bill includes reforming the commonhold model, making it easier for existing leaseholders to convert to commonhold, and banning the use of leasehold for most new flats. It also proposes capping ground rents at £250 a year - changing to a peppercorn after 40 years - and replacing forfeiture with a new lease enforcement scheme.
Sean Hooker, head of redress at Property Redress Scheme, believes the draft bill signals a clear intent to reset the framework, not only by reforming tenure but by addressing how disputes arise and how they are resolved.
Most property managers aren’t seeking to profit but are responding to regulatory requirements and genuine safety concerns, explains Hooker. But when costs rise sharply, agents are often the ones delivering difficult messages - sometimes where there is insufficient money in reserve funds to carry out essential works. That can lead to delays, dissatisfaction and disputes, particularly where the impact is uneven, such as a roof issue affecting top-floor leaseholders more than those below.
“This is why the draft bill matters,” he adds. “As well as reforming leasehold or introducing commonhold, it is an opportunity to close gaps in redress, clarify rights and responsibilities, and bring this part of the sector into line with others that already benefit from clearer boundaries and stronger consumer protections.”
The committee is expected to publish its findings and recommendations in the spring.
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