Training

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LEASE offers training courses on all aspects of residential leasehold law. If you are

• A local housing official
• A solicitor
• A managing agent
• A social landlord
• A housing association
• A procurement, legal or finance official in the social housing sector

...then LEASE can help with your professional training.

LEASE’s trainers are all lawyers with significant experience addressing leasehold stakeholders. Each course is designed for a full day (9.30 – 16.30) although we are able to provide half day or shorter courses as well, contact us for details.

Below is a sample of the courses we offer.

Section 20 consultation

• Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (as amended) – history and provisions explained
• Thorough analysis of consultation procedure including Qualifying Long-Term Agreements
• Template notices – how and when to use them
• Coordinating the procedure whilst managing the project
• Guidance on seeking a Dispensation Order in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal (LVT)
• Leading cases in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunals, Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) and Court of Appeal

Service charges for residential leaseholders

• Seeking information
• Overview of Section 20 consultation
• What should be included in a service charge demand
• Presentation of Service Charge Accounts
• Seeking variation of service charge clauses – application to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal
• Challenging service charges – building works, managing agent’s fees, legal costs.
• Overview of LVT procedure – submission of Section 27A application, directions, preparation for hearing and appealing to the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber)

Shared ownership 

Housing association staff may find this course particularly useful.

• Approved leases
• Rent review and alienation clauses
• Landlord’s pre-emption rights
• Staircasing
• Lease variation
• Section 106 agreements

Tackling bad management

• Challenging service charges
• Appointment of a manager by the LVT
• Right to manage
• Right of first refusal
• Collective enfranchisement
• Acquisition orders

Not what you are looking for? LEASE can tailor course programme to your requirements, get in touch.

LEASE Training Staff

The team is led by Nicholas Kissen, a solicitor with more than 20 years experience both in the public sector and private practice. Nicholas was a member of the government working party which produced the Leasehold Section of the Home Information Pack. He is currently a member of the Green Deal Maximising Energy Efficiency in Buildings Forum as well as the Accounting for Service Charges Working Party of the Institute of Chartered Accountants. Nicholas is a regular speaker at professional body conferences as well as to leaseholder forums.

Continuous Professional Development

LEASE courses are accredited for Solicitors Regulation Authority Continuous Professional Development (CPD). Other professional bodies may also award CPD points; we provide certificates of attendance on completion of the course.

Courses are presented in a participative environment; ensuring delegates have a robust learning experience.

Fee for a full day course is £1500 (+VAT) for up to 20 attendees; half-day course £750 (+ VAT). This includes training materials and travel for trainers within the M25. Discounts are available for the second and subsequent reruns of the same course held within 12 months of the first.