Guidance

Restrictions and leasehold properties (PG19A)

A guide to restrictions on registered leasehold titles and what to do when complying with a restriction causes difficulties.

Applies to England and Wales

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Published 16 October 2014
Last updated 27 August 2024 + show all updates

27 August 2024
The guide has been amended to reflect how applications should be made using our digital systems.
26 July 2021
Section 4 has been amended as a result of the introduction of form RXC.
3 February 2020
Section 2.3.1 has been amended to make it clearer that restrictions in Form M or Form O can only be applied for with the consent of the registered proprietor of the tenant’s title.
29 July 2019
Section 5 has been amended to explain the additional consents required on an application to cancel a landlord/management company restriction where a right to manage company has been appointed. This is to reflect the provisions of the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.
25 February 2019
Section 4 has been updated to confirm that where a restriction in the register requires a consent, the consent given must be to the registration of the disposition, not simply to the disposition.
24 June 2015
Link to the advice we offer added.
16 October 2014
First published.