Every guide on this site ends with a next step. This page collects them all. Template letters you can copy and send today. Step-by-step scripts for difficult conversations. Tools that turn your lease into answers.
Challenging a freeholder or managing agent feels confrontational. It is not. The Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 was written precisely so you could do this. The law protects you from retaliation. Disputes like yours are common enough that Parliament created a dedicated Tribunal for them.
You are not being difficult. You are asserting your legal rights. Everything below assumes you have already given yourself that permission.
Running the building yourself, or own the freehold of a converted house? Your action hub is different. Start with the compliance audit, then review statutory obligations.
Professionally drafted, legally referenced, ready to personalise. Each template tells you when to use it and what to expect after you send it.
Opens the conversation with your freeholder before the formal process begins.
View template →Accompanies the formal notice your solicitor prepares. Explains the process in plain English.
View template →Your statutory right to see the numbers. Send this before you challenge anything.
View template →Exercises your rights under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. Requests accounts and sets a deadline. The most common entry point.
View template →Silence, delay, intimidation. What each tactic means and exactly how to respond.
Read guide →The anxious wait, the possible responses, and when to escalate.
Read guide →From first conversation to forming the company. A step-by-step playbook for collective action.
Read guide →What it is, what it costs, how to apply, and what to expect on the day. Not as scary as it sounds.
Read guide →Is your charge fair? Compare yours against similar buildings, check the mortgage threshold, and get next steps.
Open tool →Estimate what extending your lease will cost based on your remaining term.
Open tool →Six questions. Find out whether your building meets its statutory obligations.
Open tool →Not sure what documents your building should have? Use this tool to find the gaps and get ready-made questions for your freeholder.
Open tool →Upload your lease. Ask any question. Get clause-cited answers in seconds, not days. Most letters and guides depend on what your lease says.
Open tool →Send us a voice note and your lease. Back within 24 hours: clause-cited brief and a ready-to-send letter. From £50 per case (excl. VAT).
See the service →Whether you sent a lease extension request, a service charge challenge, or any formal letter to your freeholder or agent, the waiting period follows the same pattern.
You will feel anxious. This is normal. Resist the urge to chase. Your letter set a deadline. Let it work. Do not email asking if they got it. Do not call. Wait.
Get any agreement in writing. Do not accept verbal promises. If they propose terms, take 48 hours to consider. Check with LEASE-iQ whether their response aligns with your lease.
Do not panic. Aggressive responses usually mean you have a strong position. Stay polite, stay factual, keep writing. If they threaten forfeiture, get specialist advice before responding.
The most common outcome. After your deadline passes (21 to 28 days), send a second letter noting the missed deadline. Or skip straight to the statutory process. You do not need their permission.
Lease extension negotiations typically take 6 to 12 months. First-tier Tribunal cases typically take 9 to 15 months end-to-end, though most disputes settle before a final hearing. This is normal. Plan for it. See the full timeline →
Second-guessing the letter you just sent is normal. Re-read your template. Trust the law. You are not being difficult. You are asserting your legal rights.
Most of these letters and guides depend on what your lease actually says. Upload it to LEASE-iQ first. It answers in seconds, not days, and everything else gets easier.
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