As time goes by leases get shorter and thus the value of the same can go
down whilst other prices for properties around go up. This book examines
the issues of short leases, what can be done to extend them and the
practical considerations surrounding the same.
Alternatives are discussed including the right to purchase the freehold
to the properties in question (enfranchisement), exercising the Right To
Manage provisions that exist and considering alternatives to leasehold
by way of commonhold.
This book provides a practical guide to practitioners on how to approach
such matters.
The updates for the second edition include a review of some new crucial
cases, the proposed changes to the law surrounding lease extensions, the
changes to the law surrounding acquiring the freehold to a block and the
ongoing debate with the latest thoughts on Commonhold.
All author royalties for this title are being donated to the Rainbow
Centre for Conductive Education.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Paul Sams is a Partner at Dutton Gregory solicitors and practicing
property Solicitor actively involved in residential and commercial
development with a niche specialism in leasehold enfranchisement
matters.