Tenant Alterations

Tenant Alterations   Where alterations are proposed to a leasehold property Northwood Carter can ensure the interests and obligations of the parties are being looked after. We have extensive experience and expertise in acting for freehold and leasehold owners in...

Service Charge Disputes

Service Charge Disputes Service charges are often a covenant agreed within a lease or tenancy agreement. These charges are raised by the Landlord to cover specific costs typically incurred to provide services and maintenance to the building. The service charge...

Leasehold Enfranchisement

Leasehold Enfranchisement Under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993, the long Leaseholders in a block of flats can compel the Freeholder to sell them the Freehold collectively. Most Leaseholders do this so that they can have tighter control...

Lease Plans

Lease Plans New leases lasting seven years or longer must be registered with the Land Registry and have a lease plan in place that complies with the specific requirements of the Land Registration Act. We undertake measured surveys, produce Land Registry compliant...

Dilapidations

Dilapidations Landlords and tenants of commercial properties invariably have different obligations and objectives in respect of their lease covenants. As a consequence, dilapidations can be a particularly nuanced and complex to navigate. Our experience and knowledge...

Review of Repairing Covenants

Review of Repairing Covenants There is often uncertainty as to the repairing and maintenance obligations and rights of the parties under a lease.  We provide specialist advice to both Landlords and Tenants on such matters, including claims for service charges and...