Law

Ringley Law advises a range of commercial and residential Clients. Our straightforward advice adds value and leads to long term relationships, often spanning years. We create tailored solutions on a range of property law topics. We keep abreast of the ever changing leasehold reform agenda and what it means for leaseholders and freeholders alike.

The Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 provides owners of leasehold properties in England with the right to manage their property. Once they have this right they can decide how to manage their property, and how it is insured and repaired. The Landlord does not need to consent to the Right to Manage process.

To find out more and the steps involved - click 'learn more' to see our Step by Step guide.

As Solicitors, Ringley Law handle and case manage a broad range of litigation matters including all things lease extensions both at Court and Tribunal. Ringley's Valuation team prepare the expert witness reports that will be required and for advocacy we have relationships with all the leading Barristers Chambers to best present your case.

As Solicitors, Ringley Law handle and case manage a broad range of litigation matters including Freehold Purchase maters at both Court and Tribunal. For advocacy we have relationships with all the leading Barristers Chambers to address any points of law. We work with Ringley's Valuation Team to provide the expert witness reports that will be required and case manage all aspects for you.

What do Leaseholders do if they want to:

• extend their lease of their property;
• collectively buy the freehold title to their property; or
• apply for their right to manage

but cannot contact their Freeholder? The absence of the Freeholder should not prevent leaseholders from carrying out any of the actions listed above. The Leasehold Reform Housing & Urban Development Act 1993 (&for RTM it is 2002 Act) allows Leaseholders to overcome the problem of not being able to trace their Freeholder.

What's a court appointed manager?

A 'court-appointed manager' is a manager appointed by the First Tier Tribunal (Property Chambers) (formerly known as the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal LVT) under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987.

It is preferable to claim the 'right to manage' (RTM) your property rather than requesting the court to appoint a manager for you because:

1. with RTM you do not need to prove that your current landlord is at fault
2. there is no burden on RTM to compile evidence
3. proceedings are generally quicker and less costly

In law, conveyancing is the transfer of legal title of property from one person to another, or the granting of an encumbrance such as a mortgage or a lien. At Ringley Law we specialise in residential conveyancing where we bring about effective transfer of the property ownership and provide just the right assistance to all vendors and buyers in the property transactions.

We specialise in the recovery of service charges and ground rent due under leases.

Effective property management is dependent on good cash flow and effective credit control. Contractors that are paid on time are happy contractors and will be pleased to attend to your next emergency. However, this can be thwarted by some leaseholders’ not paying what is owed in a timely manner. A quick and efficient recovery of outstanding service charge arrears is therefore crucial.

Ringley Law manages the company secretary function for about 250 companies. These companies tend to be either freehold, right to manage or resident management companies. We carry out the following tasks:

1. Maintain company books, including share/membership registers and list of officers
2. Issue notices and agendas for meetings
3. Prepare and file Confirmation Statements (formerly Annual Returns)
4. Ensuring Company Accounts are filed
5. Compliance with Companies Act 2006 and Memorandum and Articles of Association
6. Company formation