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What are the legal implications of carrying out work (altering internal layout) on a leasehold flat without a Landlord's Licence?
What are the legal implications of carrying out work (altering internal layout) on a leasehold flat without a Landlord's Licence? I am the freeholder of two flats and also own the lease on one of the flats. The bottom flat was recently sold and the owners are carrying out refurbishments which include altering the internal layout - moving walls, blocking up doors etc. They have not acquired a Landlord's Licence from me and I am concerned about the quality of the works being completed. What is my legal position here?
It turns on the terms of their lease. If the lease requires the Landlord's consent to any structural works and they are undertaking structural work then they are in breach of the lease. Your relief is to serve a S 146 Notice upon them ordering that they replace the alterations or have their lease forfeited. We can look at the lease for you and advise more fully on your options for a fixed fee of £200 + VAT and draft any S 146 Notice for you for a fixed fee of £300 + VAT. Please reply to this email if you would like to use this service.
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