What is a Section 20 consultation?
By law, we must consult Leaseholders before carrying out certain works or entering into a long-term agreement with a contractor.
This is often called ‘Section 20 consultation’ because it was introduced by Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (as amended by S151 Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002).
Section 151 of the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 introduced requirements for consulting leaseholders. It replaced the previous consultation procedure in the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, Section 20, but the old title ‘Section 20’ is still used.
The consultation arrangements set out in the Act are detailed and involve different arrangements, depending on whether we are undertaking works or entering into a long-term agreement.