Lease/Development Reviews

The language used in leases can be difficult to interpret. Leases often have clauses which are vague and require a more detailed review. We offer advice and assistance regarding the interpretation of leases and title documents to answer any specific queries you may have.

The team here has experience in answering a broad range of queries to include questions regarding who owns the loft space above a flat, who has management responsibilities over the windows to the building or a full development review to ensure correct service charge set up.

Generally, assistance with lease interpretation can extend to interpreting:

• The terms of a lease or transfer for an individual dwelling.
• The review of block-wide or estate-wide leases or transfers for dwellings for the purposes of being able to advise on service charge apportionments, management obligations, rights of way and any other inter-relationships between the rights and obligations set out in those documents.
• Any other title documents for the purposes of understanding how all interests in blocks and estates are owned and by whom.

Understanding the lease is a fundamental for any landlord or leaseholder to ensure obligations and covenants are understood and complied with. If you need help navigating the lease, then please get in touch with our team.