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Ground Rent
Aj_newbie
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Hello!
I am owner of a leasehold flat, in a block of flats.
The building has cladding on its facade. The landlord has not performed the Fire Risk Assessment Type 2 (FRA), and as a result we are concerned whether its fire safe or not.
Plus, without the FRA report, a lot of flat owners are unable to remortgage, thereby losing money in higher rates with the same lender.
If the landlord doesn't perform his duty, is it legal to not pay the Ground Rent unless they do so?
Looks like the Advise Note 14, which came into being after the Grenfell tragedy, is mandatory for the company/person responsible for the building, but there's no date by which it must be done.
The guidance here -
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/765761/Expert_Panel_advice_note_on_non-ACM.pdf
Many thanks in advance, appreciate your efforts.
Aj
I am owner of a leasehold flat, in a block of flats.
The building has cladding on its facade. The landlord has not performed the Fire Risk Assessment Type 2 (FRA), and as a result we are concerned whether its fire safe or not.
Plus, without the FRA report, a lot of flat owners are unable to remortgage, thereby losing money in higher rates with the same lender.
If the landlord doesn't perform his duty, is it legal to not pay the Ground Rent unless they do so?
Looks like the Advise Note 14, which came into being after the Grenfell tragedy, is mandatory for the company/person responsible for the building, but there's no date by which it must be done.
The guidance here -
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/765761/Expert_Panel_advice_note_on_non-ACM.pdf
Many thanks in advance, appreciate your efforts.
Aj
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No, the advice note does not alter the terms of your lease or mean that you can withhold the ground rent.0
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