Right to Manage is a no-fault statutory right that lets leaseholders take over how their block is run — without buying the freehold and without proving the current manager is at fault. Answer six short questions to see whether your building meets the legal tests.
These six questions mirror the legal tests for Right to Manage under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (updated by the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024). Your answers stay private until you choose to send them.
A "part" only counts if it's divided vertically — top to bottom — and could run on its own services (its own water, drainage and entrance). A single flat above a shop that shares services with the rest of the building usually won't qualify on its own.
§ CLRA 2002, s.72 — the premises to which the right applies.
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This is the commercial internal floor area as a share of the total, ignoring shared areas like hallways and stairs. The commercial parts must not exceed half. This limit rose from 25% to 50% in March 2025, so many more mixed-use blocks now qualify. Your best estimate is fine.
§ CLRA 2002, Sch 6 para 1, as amended by the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024, s.49 (in force 3 March 2025).
A narrow exception: if the building isn't purpose-built, has four or fewer flats, and the freeholder (or a close family member) lives in one as their only or main home, Right to Manage isn't available.
§ CLRA 2002, Sch 6 para 3 — resident-landlord exception.
Buildings where the immediate landlord is a local housing authority sit outside the Right to Manage scheme.
§ CLRA 2002, Sch 6 para 4 — local authority premises excluded.
Right to Manage is a route for long leaseholders. At least two flats — and no fewer than two-thirds of all the flats — must be held on a "long lease", meaning one originally granted for a term of more than 21 years. Short lets and social tenancies don't count.
§ CLRA 2002, s.72(1) (two-thirds test) and s.75 (qualifying tenant / long lease).
When the formal claim is made, the Right to Manage company's membership must include the leaseholders of at least half the flats — so you'll want around half your neighbours signed up before starting. We can help you get there.
§ CLRA 2002, s.79(5) — membership threshold on the claim date.
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This eligibility check is a guide only and not legal advice. Final eligibility depends on the specific leases and title.