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The RTM Blog
Legislation, process, case law, and practical commentary — written for leaseholders, not lawyers.
What the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 actually changed for RTM
The 2024 Act removed cost risk, adjusted the participation threshold, and extended qualifying criteria. Here is what each change means in practice for leaseholders considering a claim.
The RTM claim notice: what goes in it and what happens next
A step-by-step walkthrough of the statutory claim notice — what must be included, how to serve it, and what the freeholder can do next.
When does commercial floor space block your building's RTM claim?
The 25% non-residential rule explained: how to calculate the ratio and what counts as commercial space under the Act.
Who should be a director of your RTM company?
RTM companies have specific legal requirements for who can be a director. We break down the rules, common mistakes, and what happens if a director resigns.
How to choose a managing agent after RTM — and what to put in the contract
RTM gives you control over who manages your building. Here is how to tender, what to compare, and which contract clauses actually matter.
The freeholder issued a counter-notice. What now?
A counter-notice does not end your claim — it starts a legal process. This article explains what grounds are valid, which are not, and how to respond.
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