Landlords must consider ‘proportionality’ before incurring costs
In an astonishing RTM costs case, Genesis Housing has had its legal costs slashed from a staggering £27,400 to just £1,937. On 10 April 2014 Park Lodge (Billericay) RTM Company served a Claim Notice on the landlord, Genesis Housing Association. The claim was not contested and on 16th May 2014 their solicitors issued a Counter-Notice […]
First-tier Tribunal success for Williams Court
Having previously been unsuccessful with an earlier Right to Manage application the residents of Williams Court became one of the growing number of estates that approach the RTMF to secure their Right to Manage. Despite their failed attempt the RTMF believed that Right to Manage was achievable, and agreed to act on behalf of the […]
RTMF defeat Avon Freeholds at First-tier Tribunal
Milton House, in Newton Abbot, Devon is one of five retirement estates acquired in 2010 by Avon Freeholds and managed by Y&Y, companies associated with the Messrs Gurvits and Moskovitz and much criticised for their poor management and general disregard for resident’s well being. Their RTM Claim Notice was served in April 2014, with 97% […]