How to Maintain a Block of Flats

There are a number of things to consider when maintaining a block of flats. From keeping the exterior in good order to making sure that all the communal spaces are maintained. It is important that you follow your rights as the rightful landlord.

Right to manage

If you have a block of flats and you are unhappy with how it is being managed, you can take steps to make it run more effectively. The Right to Manage (RTM) is a process by which you can appoint a company to manage your building. This will give you more control over the maintenance of the property, including repairs and insurance.

Right to manage companies have a lot of responsibilities and can be expensive. Before you decide to take on the responsibility of managing your block, you will need to make sure you understand how the process works Lifestyle Block Maintenance. You may be able to set up your own right to manage company, or you could ask your freeholder to take over.

It is important to remember that you can only qualify for Right to Manage if you are an individual, and not part of a group. You can also only claim Right to Manage for one building. However, there are certain exceptions.