How our Right to Manage service supports leaseholders
We help leaseholders assert their legal right to manage their residential buildings, guiding you through every step with expertise and support.
Managing your building can be challenging, especially when you want to take control to ensure it is run properly and fairly. The right to manage (RTM) allows qualifying leaseholders to form a company and take over the management of the building and supporting property without owning it. At Pinney Talfourd, we specialise in residential property disputes and guide you through this often complex legal process with transparency and care.
A successful RTM process involves understanding your legal eligibility, formal notices, company formation, and potential disputes with freeholders or managing agents. We take the time to explain every stage, preparing you and your co-leaseholders, supporting you to make informed decisions.
Our dedicated team with recognised expertise, including Legal 500 recommendations, ensures you’re not facing this alone. We value long-term partnerships: from initial enquiries to taking the reins of management, we stand with you – ready to advise, negotiate, and protect your interests.
Clear process guidance
We break down the RTM process in plain language, ensuring you understand your rights, steps to take, and potential hurdles. No jargon, just straightforward advice.
Experienced negotiation
When freeholders or agents resist or dispute RTM claims, our team protect your interests through reasoned, solution-focused approaches.
Company formation expertise
We assist you in setting up the right management company properly, working with company formation agents to ensure that your company is set up efficiently and cost effectively.
Dispute resolution specialists
RTM often involves conflicts. We offer seasoned advice on resolving disputes through mediation or litigation, aiming always for positive outcomes with minimum stress.
Comprehensive legal advice
From serving notices to compliance and beyond, our thorough legal guidance ensures your RTM rights are secured effectively while avoiding common pitfalls.
Collaborative approach
We work closely with groups of leaseholders, communicating openly and keeping you informed at every stage, so decisions are made with confidence.
Recognised for excellence
Pinney Talfourd is proud to be recommended in Legal 500 for residential property litigation, reflecting our commitment to quality and trusted advice.
Long-term partnership
We don’t just deliver a service – we build lasting relationships, supporting you and your community well beyond RTM success.
Why choose Pinney Talfourd for Right to Manage
Choosing to exercise your right to manage your building and the supporting property is a significant step – and having the right legal partner by your side makes all the difference. At Pinney Talfourd, we bring not only deep legal expertise but also a genuine, human approach that ensures you feel informed, supported, and confident throughout the entire process. We take the time to clearly explain your eligibility and legal options, empowering your group to make decisions with clarity and assurance.
Our advice is always practical and focused on achieving swift, fair outcomes without unnecessary complexity. We understand how unsettling uncertainty can be, which is why transparent communication lies at the heart of our service. We keep you regularly updated with honest, straightforward information, tailored to your group’s unique needs.
Respecting your time and circumstances, we adapt our approach to work flexibly, making the legal process as efficient and manageable as possible. Ultimately, taking control of your building is about protecting your investment and quality of life, and we’re committed to helping you ensure that management is handled professionally and responsibly.
Should disagreements or disputes arise, we approach resolution with calm, measured negotiation and effective alternative dispute methods, always aiming for solutions that preserve positive relationships. Our expertise has been recognised by Legal 500, reflecting our commitment to excellence in residential property litigation.
Above all, we believe that your journey doesn’t end once the right to manage is secured. We strive to be your trusted partner for all legal needs related to your home and property – today, tomorrow, and for years to come.
Right to Manage (RTM) FAQs
We understand you might be looking for answers, so we’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions to help get you started.
Buildings with just two qualifying flats can be eligible for the RTM.
Following a change of law in March 2025, the non-residential (e.g. commercial) internal floor area can be up to and including 50% of the whole building.
At least 50% of the qualifying tenants in the building need to be part of the RTM process, though if there are only two qualifying tenants in total, both need to be part.
Yes, it is a requirement to use a company for the RTM process.
These are specified under the lease and include: services, repairs, maintenance, improvements, insurance, and management. Management functions obtained by the RTM company do not extend to any flats that are vacant or let to short-term tenants, or any commercial units. Management functions do not include management of any facilities shared with buildings not part of the RTM application.
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