What is Right to Manage?
The Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 gave leasehold flat owners the right to manage the block of flats they live in, subject to certain criteria.
The “Right to Manage” (RTM) allows leasehold flat owners to take over the management of their building from their landlord.
Exercising the Right to Manage doesn’t change the ownership of the building, just the way it is managed.
The RTM company becomes responsible for the provision of services to manage the block and for repairs, servicing, maintenance and insurance.
Do I have the right to manage?
If you wish to exercise the right to manage, you don’t need to prove mismanagement of your block by Alliance Homes, however there are some criteria that must be met to be able to qualify:
- The building must be made up of flats (houses do not qualify) and be capable of being managed independently
- There must be at least two flats in the block
- At least two-thirds of the flats in the building must be leasehold; the leases must have been for more than 21 years when they were granted
- At least 75% of the building must be residential
- The number of members of the RTM company must be equal to at least half the total number of flats in the building
- All qualifying leaseholders must be given the opportunity to become members.
Find out more
If you wish to exercise your right to manage or have any questions, please contact us on 03000 120 120 and ask to speak to the Leasehold team.
Where can I get more information?
The Leasehold Advisory Service is an independent body who provides free advice to leaseholders on residential law. Read the Leasehold Advisory Service’s guidance on how to set up an RTM company.