Contested Enfranchisement
“I understand that navigating the complexities of a property dispute can be daunting. I pride myself on providing a personalised and strategic approach to every case. I am here to guide and support you every step of the way.”
James Naylor
Partner
Collective enfranchisement is the right for a group of flat tenants with long leases to act together to buy the freehold of their building on terms prescribed by the Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 (LRHUDA 1993).
A collective enfranchisement claim is commenced by the service of an initial notice by the participating tenants on the reversioner, who is usually the freeholder.
Once the claim is made, the freeholder must serve a counter-notice. A freeholder wishing to contest a claim for collective enfranchisement must do either of the following in the counter-notice:
- Not admit the tenants’ claim on the grounds that the tenants do not meet the qualifying criteria; or
- Oppose the tenants’ claim on redevelopment grounds.
We can act on behalf of freeholders wishing to dispute the tenants’ right to bring a collective enfranchisement claim.