Update – Case Law and Legislative Developments – Enfranchisement – April 2022
This article covers some case law and legislative developments over the last 12 months relating to enfranchisement
Legal Updates
Reforms around Lease extension and freehold enfranchisement
The Government has recently reconfirmed its proposal to implement reforms in this regard in the current term of Parliament.
Will the Leasehold Bill scrap leasehold, marriage value, existing ground rents
The Sunday Times reports that Michael Gove, the Levelling Up Secretary, has prepared a Leasehold Bill for inclusion in the King’s Speech.
In view of past government statements this could have important ramifications for residential leaseholders and their landlords.