Take control of your block with the Right to Manage.
The Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 allows leaseholders to group together to take control of the management of their blocks from the freeholder. With our fully automated Right to Manage process we take away the risk of incorrect data and get you through the RTM process as fast as the legislation will allow.
There are complexities to the Right to Manage process and whilst you could theoretically carry out the process yourself it is very possible that you will make even a small error which will invalidate the process. This can lead to much higher costs for the residents. Why not let Canonbury undertake your Right to Manage process to take away the potential pitfalls — and join the tens of thousands of flat owners who have already taken up the Right to Manage?
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The only fully automated RTM process in the UK.
Our system collects payments from the resident members, carries out the Land Registry searches, forms the company and issues all of the documentation automatically so you can be sure the process is being followed correctly. We also issue all the documentation to the freeholder automatically to try and keep their reasonable costs down.
Download our brochureOur PDF brochure provides a wealth of information about the Right to Manage process and we've been told it is very useful for convincing your fellow flat owners to join you.
Are you eligible?
There are a small number of eligibility criteria for any block wanting to start the RTM process. Our questionnaire checks these criteria and gives you a cost for us to undertake the RTM process for your property.
- 1 At least 50% of flat owners take partHalf of the qualifying tenants within the physical block must want to go through the process.
- 2 Two-thirds on long leasesAt least two-thirds of the flats must be held on long leases (more than 21 years at the time of issue).
- 3 At least half residentialNo more than half of the block's internal floor area may be non-residential (raised from a quarter on 3 March 2025), excluding car parks and common areas connected with the flats.
“Professional, dedicated, and responsive — a breath of fresh air!
Residents in our block had been suffering for many years from a combination of overcharging and poor service. We knew Right to Manage was our best option, but many of us were nervous about attempting it, since a previous attempt ended in failure with residents footing all the bills.
From the moment we met up with Canonbury, they were a breath of fresh air. Their communication was professional and clear throughout, from providing us with a realistic expectation of the process, along with the benefits RTM would bring, to handling the legal side of things without residents needing to worry unduly.
Now we've moved to Canonbury and the difference is night and day. Canonbury's charging structure is both fair and transparent; their work has been dedicated, friendly and professional; and we could not be happier. Our service charge has reduced by nearly a hundred pounds, and residents feel as though a weight has lifted. Thank you Canonbury!”
Ben Edwards, Bridge Court South RTM Director · 5 June 2019
Right to Manage, explained.
“The RTM process was so easy with Canonbury. After a brief chat with their sales team we completed the online application form and they did everything else from then on!”
The Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 allows leasehold tenants to remove the company which manages their block and replace it with a better management company. This process can be difficult to complete without help so Canonbury have automated the process to allow it to be done without any risk of failure (where the client provides the correct information and follows our advice) and at the lowest cost possible. Contact us today and let us help you get control of your own building.
Why claim your Right to Manage?
If you live in a block of flats and do not have a say in who runs that block then you can benefit from the Right to Manage process. The right is available to all flat owners, in all blocks, where they fulfil the following criteria: At least 50% of the flat owners within the physical block of flats must want to go through the process. At least two thirds of the flat owners within the physical block must have long leases (more than 21 years at the time of issue). No more than 50% of the block may be used for non-residential use (excludes car parks and common areas connected with the flats). If your block fulfils these criteria then it is highly likely you will be able to go through the Right To Manage process with 100% success. There are a small number of technical legalities that can prevent some being eligible so you should discuss with our sales team beforehand whether to progress your claim as one claim or several for your complex. If you find that you are not eligible for the process, we may be able to help by offering to assess the issue you have for a fixed fee and then in some cases, it may be possible to make an application to the First Tier Property Tribunal — please contact our Sales Team for further information.
Other costs and information
First Tier Property Tribunal
If a counter notice is received then an application must be made to the First Tier Property Tribunal. There is no alternative to this, even though it is highly likely that the freeholder will have no valid reason for the counter notice.
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