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Apply to dispense with the consultation requirements in Section 20 (Landlord and Tenant Act 1985): Form Leasehold 5

Landlords can apply to dispense with the requirement to consult tenants provided for by Section 20.

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HM Courts & Tribunals Service
Published
1 January 2017
Last updated
1 May 2024 — See all updates

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Application for the dispensation of all or any of the consultation requirements provided for by Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985

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Form Leasehold 5 is for landlords who want to dispense with the consultation requirements when the landlord intends to:

Undertake works on the building which would result in the tenant being required to pay more than £250.

Or:

Enter into a contract lasting longer than 12 months which would require tenants to pay £100 per year or more.

Guidance on what happens at the First-tier Tribunal in a dispute on service and administration charges or other management matters.

Government funded, independent advice for residential leaseholders from LEASE.

Relevant legislation: Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

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Updates to this page

Published 1 January 2017
Last updated 1 May 2024 show all updates

  1. Updated a fee in the form

  2. Signature box activated so a signature can be typed in.

  3. Updated form Leasehold 5.

  4. Added revised Form Leasehold 5 that includes GDPR information.

  5. First published.

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