UK leaseholder rights
Thousands of leaseholders don't know they can legally remove their managing agent — without buying the freehold.
How it works
Five clear steps — we guide you through every one
Take our free 7-question eligibility quiz. Answer questions about your building, your lease, and your neighbours. Get a personalised result instantly — no sign up required until you want your report.
Enter your email at the end of the quiz and we'll send you a personalised eligibility report immediately. It explains what your result means for your specific building and outlines exactly what to do next. On day 3 we'll send you the RTM Starter Kit — a plain English guide to the full process.
Before you can serve any notices, you need to incorporate an RTM company at Companies House. This is a straightforward online process. The company name must include the words 'RTM Company Limited'. Most leaseholders do this themselves — it costs £50 and takes around 24 hours.
Two notices are required by law. First, the Notice Inviting Participation — served on all qualifying leaseholders to invite them to join the RTM company. At least 14 days later, the Claim Notice — served on your freeholder formally claiming the Right to Manage. Our guided form generates both notices personalised to your building. Have them reviewed by a solicitor before serving.
Three months after the claim notice deadline, management transfers automatically to your RTM company — regardless of whether the freeholder objects (unless they successfully contest at tribunal). From this date your RTM company takes over maintenance, insurance, service charges, and all management responsibilities.
Eligibility quiz
Answer a few simple questions to find out if your building is eligible. Takes less than 2 minutes — no sign up required.
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Answer questions about your building
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Get your eligibility result instantly
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Learn your exact next steps
What is RTM?
The Right to Manage is a statutory right that lets leaseholders take over management of their building from the freeholder or managing agent.
You take control of maintenance, insurance and service charges — without buying the freehold.
Introduced under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002. The freeholder cannot refuse if you qualify.
Leaseholders set up a simple limited company that takes over management responsibilities from the agent.
From forming the RTM company to taking over management is typically a 4 to 6 month process.
Take our free 2 minute eligibility quiz and get a clear answer — no sign up, no legal jargon.
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