The FPRA have made a submission to the Housing for older people inquiry (further information here) 6 October 2017 Communities and Local Government Committee Housing for older people Housing for older people inquiry – new CLG Committee continues inquiry Dear Sirs Thank you for the opportunity of making a submission to your committee. This organisation which […]
Round Table meeting on Fire Safety & Building Regulations November 2017
Posted onOur Chairman Bob Smytherman was invited and attended a roundtable recently hosted by Dame Judith Hackitt, who has been appointed to head the Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety. Dame Judith who is a former Chairman of the Health & Safety Executive will be leading the Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety, set up […]
Consultation response on recognising residents’ associations, and their power to request information about tenants
Posted onThe FPRA Response to Consultation Questions raised by DCLG on recognising residents’ associations, and their power to request information about tenants can be seen here (PDF link).
Response to Consultation on tackling unfair practices in the Leasehold market (DCLG 13 September 2017)
Posted onThe FPRA Response to Consultation by DCLG on 13 September 2017 tackling unfair practices in the Leasehold market can be seen here (PDF link).
Response to Consultation on recognising residents’ associations, and their power to request information about tenants
Posted onThe FPRA Response to Consultation by DCLG on recognising residents’ associations, and their power to request information about tenants, can be seen here (PDF).
Response on Tackling Unfair Practices in the Leasehold Market 2017
Posted onThe Federation of Private Residents’ Associations response, additional comments, to Consultation by DCLG on Tackling Unfair Practices in the Leasehold Market 2017 can be read here (PDF link)
Rip-Off Insurance
Posted onQ: Our head lease (999 year) was recently sold to a freeholder who is well known in the industry to rip clients off. We are in the process of enfranchisement in order to gain control. In the interim they have renewed the insurance through their brokers at the same levels that we were previously insured […]
Notice of AGM 2016
Posted on[ms-protect-content id=”4097″] NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2016 Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the above named company will be held at: Omni House, 252 Belsize Road, London NW6 4BT On Wednesday 16 November 2016 at 7.15pm The Leasehold Exhibition, Conference and Advice Surgeries will run from 5.30pm-8.45pm FPRA MEMBERS ONLY […]
Legionella compliance software for landlords and property owners
Posted onWelcome to L8MS! Legionella risk assessment software of Residential Accommodation (Landlords). For Service providers, estate agents, lettings agents, surveyors and service engineers. The Approved Code of Practice for The control of Legionella Bacteria in Water Systems (ACoP L8) has been rewritten and published last in November 2013. There is a new guidance document for […]
Owner Deceased
Posted onOwner Deceased Q: A neighbour died nine years ago and his flat is still registered with the Land Registry in his name as having title absolute. We think we know the name and address of the beneficiary, who has promptly paid the service charges but not, apparently, notified the Land Registry. The company secretary can […]