Resources

A directory of organisations and official sources that leaseholders find useful. These are external links for signposting only. Leaseholder Voice is independent and not affiliated with any of them. Always check information against primary sources and seek professional advice where needed.

Advice and information

• LEASE, the Leasehold Advisory Service , government-funded free legal information for leaseholders in England and Wales.
• Leasehold Knowledge Partnership , campaigning charity, investigations, and secretariat to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on leasehold.
• HomeOwners Alliance , consumer advice on leasehold, buying, and reform.
• Which? Consumer Rights , practical consumer guidance on leasehold issues.

Campaigns

• National Leasehold Campaign , grassroots campaign for leasehold reform.
• SHAC, the Social Housing Action Campaign , service charge accountability and tenant democracy.
• Federation of Private Residents’ Associations , advice and lobbying for residents’ associations, RMCs and RTM companies.

Official bodies

• Housing Ombudsman , investigates complaints about social housing landlords and publishes named decisions.
• Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman , investigates complaints about councils, including housing services.
• First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) , the main venue for service charge disputes and other leasehold matters.
• Information Commissioner’s Office , oversees Freedom of Information and data protection.

Law and reform

• legislation.gov.uk , primary legislation, including the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024.
• House of Commons Library , independent research briefings on leasehold reform and housing policy.
• BAILII , free access to tribunal and court decisions.

Professional help

• Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners , find specialist solicitors, surveyors and barristers.
• The Property Institute, leaseholder advice notes , guidance on managing agents and service charges.

Licensing

• London Property Licensing , an independent, borough-by-borough guide to property licensing across London.
• Check if a rented property needs a licence (Mayor of London) , official licence checker.