Blake Morgan is an expert in leasehold management law

We advise and represent clients on the enforcement of covenants in residential leases including non-payment of rent, breach of covenants, unlawful assignments, disrepair and nuisance, and anti-social behaviour.

We seek and defend applications for injunctive relief in respect of tenants behaving in breach of their leases.

We advise landlords on meeting their statutory consultation requirements under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 for Major Works, Qualifying Long Term Agreements and Framework Agreements and, when necessary, in applying for dispensation orders. We advised landlords on the issue of liability for replacement cladding and "Waking Watch" services.

We act for tenants seeking to challenge unreasonable service charge demands in the First-tier Tribunal.

We act for both landlords and tenants in respect of bring residential leases to an end including forfeiture for breach of covenants.

We act for landlords in seeking emergency access injunctions to enable landlords to carry out works including PAT testing, fire safety and other statutory duties.

We advise on the setting up of RTM companies and the transfer of management responsibilities from landlords to RTM companies.

We act for both landlords and tenants in bringing claims to extend leases and purchase freehold interests including contested rights and valuation disputes.