Form: Apply to be dispensed from the consultation requirements: Form Leasehold 5
Summary
The First-tier Tribunal has published Form Leasehold 5, which landlords can use to apply for dispensation from the statutory consultation requirements for qualifying works or long-term agreements. The notice also highlights the relevant thresholds, references section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, and records a recent form update including GDPR information and a typed signature box.
Why it matters
This is relevant to surveyors involved in leasehold management, building works, or advising on service charge processes, as consultation compliance can affect the validity and recoverability of costs. It also signals an updated tribunal form and procedural route where consultation has not been or cannot be completed.
Key points
- Form Leasehold 5 is for landlords seeking dispensation from consultation requirements.
- It applies to qualifying works over £250 per tenant or long-term agreements costing £100 or more per year per tenant.
- The relevant legislation cited is section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.
- The form has been amended to fix duplicated field names and now includes a typed signature box and GDPR information.
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