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Major Works Consultation

Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act (1985) (amended by section 151 of the Commonhold & Leasehold Reform Act 2002) sets out a process of consultation we must undertake on any works that will result in leaseholder costs of more than £250. 

 

  • We must also consult with you if we enter into a long term agreement with contractors to carry out works, or services that may cost you more than £100 per year.     
  • If future works under any long term agreement will cost you more than £250 we are required to consult with you, providing you with details of the works and relevant costs 

The formal Section 20 consultation is carried out by way of a written notice. The number of notices and the content will vary depending on the type or work or contract and whether we have to advertise the works or contract by way of a public notice. The different types of notices are detailed in the leaflet Section 20 explained

 

As well as the formal consultation we are required to carry out we aim to ensure you are involved in the following key stages: 

  •  When the works are first planned 
  •  Before the works start 
  •  Whilst the works are in progress 
  •  When the works have been completed

Major works service charges.

These are for the necessary repairs, renewals in some cases improvements which we cannot do under the normal day to day repairs arrangement due to the amount of works involved.

You will be consulted prior to any major works being carried out and provided with estimated costs.  For more information on major works consultation please see the section Major works consultation.

Useful links and booklets


How you can take part in the consultation

Prior to formal Section 20 consultation, there will be at least one meeting for residents.   This will give an opportunity to hear about what work is planned and for you to comment on the proposed work.   You will also be given an early indication of the likely costs of these proposed works.

 

The section 20 notices will contain information about what we plan do, why it is necessary and also will give you the opportunity to send us written comments about the proposals within 30 days.   We must carefully consider any observations we receive during each consultation period and provide you with a response within 21 days.

 

In some circumstances you will also have the right to nominate a contractor to tender for the works.   This does not apply in cases were we have to advertise contracts by way of public notice.   You will be advised in the relevant notice if you are able to nominate a contractor.