Your Premier Partner for
Section 20 Works in London

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Welcome to Our Environ Property Restoration Services!

In the heart of London, we stand as your premier choice for executing Section 20 works for communal properties. Our team of skilled tradespeople and experienced project managers specialise in modernising properties. Paying close attention to details is essential when working in Conservation Areas and dealing with the complexities of listed buildings, as they require special care and preservation measures due to their historical and cultural significance. We’re here to demystify Section 20, providing a guide covering its implications for various stakeholders and outlining the procedural steps involved, ensuring you understand the notice thoroughly.

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What is Section 20?

Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 is a cornerstone of property management legislation in the United Kingdom. It establishes critical procedures for landlords and freeholders of leasehold properties, focusing on maintenance and repairs of communal areas and structures. This law ensures fair and transparent handling of significant property expenses. It mandates that landlords consult leaseholders on major works exceeding £250 per individual or long-term contracts where annual costs surpass £100 per leaseholder. Section 20 is integral in safeguarding leaseholders from unforeseen and excessive charges.

Key Stakeholders Affected by Section 20

Landlords and Freeholders

These are the property owners responsible for upkeep. Section 20 requires consultation with leaseholders before initiating major works or entering long-term maintenance contracts.

Right-to-Manage (RTM) Companies

Formed by leaseholders, these companies assume specific management roles from landlords. They must adhere to Section 20 regulations for significant works or contracts.

Resident’s Management Companies (RMCs)

Like RTM companies, RMCs play a vital role in property management and must comply with Section 20 obligations as landlords do.

Leaseholders

They are directly impacted by Section 20, gaining control and transparency in managing communal spaces and related expenses.

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Understanding Service Charges and Ground Rent

Service Charges

These are payments by leaseholders for the upkeep and repair of the building and associated services. Under Section 20, leaseholders are consulted if the total cost of any work surpasses a specific limit, offering them an opportunity to review and comment on the proposed works and their costs.

Ground Rent

Leaseholders pay this fee to the freeholder as part of their lease conditions. It’s typically fixed, but recent legal reforms aim to reduce this burden. New leases often feature a ‘peppercorn’ rent, effectively zero.

The Section 20 Procedure

Step 1: Notice of Intention to Carry Out Works

First, landlords must issue a Notice of Intention detailing the proposed works and inviting leaseholders to submit their observations and nominate contractors within 30 days.

Step 2: Seeking Estimates

Landlords then need to obtain various estimates for the works. These should include nominations from leaseholders and the Recognised Tenants’ Association (RTA), ensuring a diverse range of options.

Step 3: Statement of Estimates and Paragraph B Statement

After gathering estimates, landlords issue a Statement of Estimates to leaseholders. This document summarises the costs and responds to their observations, including at least one estimate from a contractor unconnected to the landlord.

Step 4: Consultation Process

Leaseholders get another 30 days to review the estimates and provide further feedback. This stage is essential for ensuring transparency and fairness in the selection process.

Step 5: Choosing a Contractor and Notifying Reasons

Upon considering leaseholder feedback, the landlord selects a contractor. Suppose the chosen contractor isn’t the least expensive or a leaseholder nominee. In that case, the landlord must issue a Notice of Reasons explaining the selection within 21 days.

Expertise in Section 20 Works: Why Choose Us?

Our team brings unmatched expertise in handling a variety of Section 20 projects, ensuring top-quality results every time. With an impressive portfolio of completed projects, we demonstrate our ability to deliver outstanding results that exceed expectations. Our extensive experience across London equips us with unique insights into the challenges and regulations of working in this vibrant city. We also specialise in working within strict Conservation Areas, maintaining architectural integrity while enhancing communal space functionality.

Convincing Leaseholders of Quality

We understand the importance of balancing affordability with quality. Opting for the most inexpensive option frequently results in inferior outcomes and more frequent repairs. We engage with leaseholders to discuss the long-term benefits of investing in high-quality work that endures over time.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

These procedures are needed when asking for more than £250 from any leaseholder for works or if annual contributions exceed £100 per leaseholder for long-term contracts.

They include issuing a Notice of Intention, providing details of estimated costs, inviting leaseholder comments, issuing a Notice of Estimates with final costs, and a Notice of Award once a contract is awarded.

They ensure transparency, fairness, and leaseholder involvement in major works or contracts.

Non-compliance can lead to legal challenges or disputes. Leaseholders may contest costs or seek remedies through tribunals or courts.

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I wanted to take a minute and thank you all for resolving the damp issue we had. Its so nice to come home and not see or smell the disaster that was there before. Just in time for Christmas which I would have to say you guys saved as we have family coming who had their flights already booked. A massive relief Thank you so much!! Would definitely recommend your team from initial contact to works completed. Great job.
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I chose to use Environ to deal with a damp wall, the whole process from beginning to end has been straightforward, well explained and they've managed to strike a pleasing balance between friendliness and professionalism. Everyone they sent over during the course of the work, as well as their office staff has been, nice helpful and accommodating. I hope not to need to use them again but if I do, I'll do so gladly!
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Came round to have a look at work required and actually realised it was all low level work. Explained and showed what was required. They can back about a week later (or thereabouts) to carry out the work which was done very quickly (about an hour if I recall). Because it took less time than was originally thought have not been charged for the materials so was very happy about that.
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Fulham Areas Covered

Carnwath Road

Filmer Road

Hurlingham Road

Imperial Road

Munster Road

Seagrave Road

Stevenage Road

TownMead Road

Postcodes Covered

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Areas Covered Neighbouring Fulham

Battersea

Chelsea Harbour

Chelsea

Wandsworth

Barnes

Putney

Hammersmith

Kensington

Chiswick

Clapham

FULHAM TRANSPORT LINKS

Fulham Broadway

Fulham Broadway is a London Underground tube station, located between Parsons Green and West Brompton tube stations in Travelcard Zone 2. Fulham Broadway is
situated on the District line’s Wimbledon branch. It is close by to Stamford Bridge, the stadium which serves as the home of the Chelsea Football Club.

Imperial Wharf Railway Station In Fulham

Located on the West London Line between West Brompton and Clapham Junction, Fulham’s Imperial Wharf Railway Station was opened in September 2009 and is currently under the management of London Overground. The area surrounding is now locally referred to as Imperial Wharf, a name widely used interchangeably with Chelsea Harbour. London Overground and Southern services run through this station.

Shepherd’s Bush Tube Station In The London Borough Of Hammersmith And Fulham

Shepherd’s Bush tube station is in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, on the Central Line located
between Holland Park and White City. Lying within Travelcard Zone 2, it was originally opened in 1900, and fully renovated in 2008, now featuring a brand-new structure and various new underground facilities.