As time goes by leases get shorter and thus the value of the same can go down whilst other prices for properties around go up. This book examines the issues of short leases, what can be done to extend them and the practical considerations surrounding the same. Alternatives are discussed including the right to purchase the freehold to the properties in question (enfranchisement), exercising the Right To Manage provisions that exist and considering alternatives to leasehold by way of commonhold. This book provides a practical guide to practitioners on how to approach such matters. The updates for the second edition include a review of some new crucial cases, the proposed changes to the law surrounding lease extensions, the changes to the law surrounding acquiring the freehold to a block and the ongoing debate with the latest thoughts on Commonhold. All author royalties for this title are being donated to the Rainbow Centre for Conductive Education. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Paul Sams is a Partner at Dutton Gregory solicitors and practicing property Solicitor actively involved in residential and commercial development with a niche specialism in leasehold enfranchisement matters.

This book examines the issues of short leases, what can be done to extend them and the practical considerations surrounding the same.

This practical book is designed to help solicitors guide their clients through the complicated qualification requirements, serving of notices, and organisation of collective enfranshisement claims and right to manage claims as well as for the individual rights to extend the lease of a house or flat.

Now in its sixth edition, A Practical Approach to Landlord and Tenant continues to provide a comprehensive and systematic guide to the principles and practice of landlord and tenant law. Containing coverage of up to date cases, as well as key documents, this book provides a valuable introduction for students and professionals alike.

Written with the busy practitioner in mind, this book explains the law in clear and simple terms, concentrating heavily on procedure.