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Your rights

There are several laws and Acts of Parliament protecting your rights as a leaseholder. If you are not sure of your rights, a solicitor can advise you or you can contact the Citizens Advice Bureau. You can also get free, independent advice from the Leasehold Advisory Service (LEASE). Visit their website at http://www.lease-advice.org/

The main Acts of Parliament covering leasehold tenancies are:-

  • The Housing Act 1985
  • The Landlord and Tenants Acts 1985 & 1987
  • The Leasehold Reform, Housing & Urban Development Act 1993
  • The Housing Act 1996
  • The Commonhold & Leasehold Reform Act 2002

You can see copies of these Acts at the main public library or via the Internet.

As a leaseholder, you have the right to sublet your home. Please see the page on Subletting. You also have the right to sell your home. Please see Selling your home.  

Please call:
North Call Centre on 0114 293 0000
South Call Centre on 0114 205 3333