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Long Leasehold Disputes & Lease Extensions – Expert Legal Support
If you’re a leaseholder with a flat or maisonette, or a landlord managing a block, long leasehold issues can quickly become stressful and expensive. Whether you're trying to extend your lease, buy the freehold, or resolve a dispute about service charges, Scarton Law is here to help.
We specialise in all aspects of long leasehold law, providing clear advice and action that protects your rights and avoids unnecessary delays. With deep expertise in this niche area, we support clients across Hull, Leeds, Yorkshire and the UK, including individual leaseholders, tenants’ associations, freeholders and managing agents.
Lease Extensions (Under the Leasehold Reform Act 1993)
Is your lease getting short? If it's below 90 years, extending it is essential to protect the value of your property and make it mortgageable. We’ll guide you through the formal legal process under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993, including:
Checking your eligibility
Preparing and serving the initial Section 42 Notice
Responding to counter-notices
Negotiating terms
Issuing Tribunal proceedings, if needed
We take the confusion out of the process and make sure your rights are protected at every step.
Collective Enfranchisement
Want to buy the freehold of your building with other leaseholders? We’ll explain how collective enfranchisement works and manage the legal process from start to finish. Whether you're a group of flat owners or a managing agent supporting your tenants, we’ll handle everything clearly and efficiently.
Service Charge Disputes
If you're facing high or unfair service charges, or you're a landlord being challenged over the cost of repairs or maintenance, we can help. We regularly advise on:
Reasonableness of charges
Disputes over major works
Service charge demands
Section 21A applications to the First-tier Tribunal
We help both landlords and leaseholders understand their responsibilities and resolve disputes with minimum friction.
Right of First Refusal
If you're a freeholder planning to sell, or a leaseholder worried about missing out, we advise on the Right of First Refusal under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987. We make sure notices are served properly and timelines are followed to protect everyone’s position.
Why Scarton Law for Leasehold Matters?
Specialist knowledge of complex leasehold law
Over 17 years’ experience with lease disputes and extensions
Friendly, accessible advice – no legal jargon
Clear, fixed-fee options wherever possible
Based in Hull and Leeds – working nationwide
Need Advice About Your Lease?
Don’t leave it too late – whether you're looking to extend your lease, challenge service charges, or buy the freehold, we’re here to help. Contact us today for clear, expert advice from a solicitor who specialises in long leasehold property.