Leasehold property
Leaseholder rights and responsibilities
Your responsibilities
Your lease will tell you what conditions you鈥檝e agreed to, for example:
- if you need permission to make alterations
- how much you鈥檒l have to pay to maintain the property
- whether you or your landlord has responsibility for repairs and dealing with noisy neighbours
You might be taken to court and ordered to pay for any damage if you do not follow the conditions of the lease. The court may also take away your lease.
If you鈥檙e a leaseholder in England, check whether you鈥檒l have to pay to replace cladding or to fix other safety problems with your building.
Your rights
You have the right to:
- get information about service charges or insurance
- know the landlord鈥檚 (freeholder鈥檚) name and address
- be consulted about certain maintenance and running costs
- challenge certain charges under some circumstances