Section 20
Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 requires landlords and managing agents to formally consult leaseholders before carrying out qualifying works costing more than £250 per leaseholder, or entering into a long-term qualifying agreement costing more than £100 per leaseholder per year. Get it wrong and you lose the right to recover costs above those thresholds — regardless of how necessary the works were. MAS manages the Section 20 process from the initial Notice of Intention through to the Notice of Proposal and final notification, ensuring the consultation is legally compliant, properly documented, and completed within the required timeframes.
Why Use us?
We know the process
Section 20 has strict procedural requirements at every stage. Missing a deadline, failing to notify the right parties, or not obtaining the correct number of estimates can invalidate the entire consultation. We've managed Section 20 consultations for works ranging from roof replacements to lift refurbishments and we don't cut corners.
We handle the tricky bits
Major works are the most common trigger for leaseholder disputes. We manage the consultation transparently, respond to observations formally within the required 30-day window, and keep communications clear — reducing the risk of tribunal challenges before works even begin.
Fixed. No Surprises.
We operate to a documented Section 20 timeline for every project. Directors know exactly where the consultation stands at every stage, and leaseholders receive all statutory notices correctly formatted and on time.