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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.

• From: 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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Details

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.

How HM Courts and Tribunals Service uses personal information when you fill in a form.

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

1. 1 May 2024

   Updated a fee in the form

2. 28 July 2020

   Signature box activated so a signature can be typed in.

3. 15 June 2020

   Updated form Leasehold 5.

4. 24 August 2018

   Added revised Form Leasehold 5 that includes GDPR information.

5. 1 January 2017

   First published.