--- title: "Governance & Compliance: UK Block Management Guides" url: https://manage.management/blog/category/governance-compliance article_count: 33 publisher: Manage.Management language: en-GB --- # Governance & Compliance: UK Block Management Guides ## [Leasehold Reform Timeline to 2028 and How We Are Preparing](https://manage.management/blog/leasehold-reform-timeline-to-2028-how-manage-management-is-preparing) 2026-11-13 · 7 min read Leasehold reform now runs on fixed dates from April 2027 to November 2028, with the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill due before Christmas 2026, and Manage.Management is building to meet each one. ## [Service Charge Regulations 2026: What the Five New Rules Do](https://manage.management/blog/service-charge-regulations-2026-what-the-five-new-rules-mean-for-your-block) 2026-11-13 · 9 min read Five regulations laid on 12 November 2026 give leaseholders information rights and legal cost protection from April 2027, and require standard demands, accounts and an insurance disclosure document from November 2027. ## [Administration Charges: What Landlords Can Charge](https://manage.management/blog/administration-charges-what-landlords-can-charge-and-how-to-challenge-them) 2026-11-12 · 10 min read Landlords can only charge administration fees the lease allows, variable fees must be reasonable under Schedule 11 of the 2002 Act, and leaseholders can challenge them at the First-tier Tribunal. ## [Fire Risk Assessments for Blocks of Flats: Legal Duties for RMC and RTM Directors](https://manage.management/blog/fire-risk-assessments-for-blocks-of-flats-legal-duties-for-rmc-and-rtm-directors) 2026-11-10 · 9 min read Every block of flats with common parts must have a written fire risk assessment under article 9 of the Fire Safety Order, reviewed regularly by the responsible person, which is usually the RMC or RTM company. ## [Section 20B: The 18-Month Rule on Late Service Charge Demands](https://manage.management/blog/section-20b-the-18-month-rule-on-late-service-charge-demands) 2026-11-08 · 9 min read Under section 20B, leaseholders do not have to pay for costs incurred more than 18 months before a service charge demand unless they were warned in writing in time, and from April 2027 that warning becomes a prescribed future demand notice. ## [Remediation Contribution Orders: What the £46.5m Urban Splash Ruling Means for Leaseholders](https://manage.management/blog/remediation-contribution-orders-what-the-urban-splash-ruling-means-for-leaseholders) 2026-11-06 · 9 min read A remediation contribution order makes a developer or landlord group pay for building safety defects, and on 5 November 2026 the tribunal ordered Urban Splash companies to pay £46.5m, including £741,594 direct to a management company. ## [Block Evacuated Over a Structural Defect: Leaseholders' Rights After Canning Town](https://manage.management/blog/block-evacuated-over-a-structural-defect-leaseholders-rights-after-canning-town) 2026-11-04 · 9 min read Five Canning Town towers have been evacuated over a cracked transfer slab. Who pays when a block is evacuated, how Building Safety Act protections cover structural defects, and what leaseholders and RTM directors should do. ## [Reserve Funds (Sinking Funds): How Much a Block Should Hold and Who Decides](https://manage.management/blog/reserve-funds-sinking-funds-how-much-a-block-should-hold-and-who-decides) 2026-11-03 · 9 min read When a block can collect a reserve fund, how much it should hold, who sets the contribution and how the money must be held. The lease, section 42 trusts, the RICS Code and how to challenge or change a reserve fund. ## [Leasehold Reform Timetable Confirmed: Service Charge, Insurance and Legal Cost Changes from 2027](https://manage.management/blog/leasehold-reform-timetable-confirmed-service-charge-insurance-and-legal-cost-changes-from-2027) 2026-11-02 · 8 min read New commencement regulations fix the dates for LAFRA 2024 service charge reforms: information rights and legal costs from April 2027, prescribed demands, accounts and annual reports from November 2027. What RMC and RTM directors should do now. ## [Remediation of Unsafe Cladding Bill: What It Means for Leaseholders and Resident Directors](https://manage.management/blog/remediation-of-unsafe-cladding-bill-what-it-means-for-leaseholders-and-resident-directors) 2026-11-01 · 9 min read The new Bill would make responsible entities, including RTM companies and RMCs, assess and fix unsafe cladding on blocks over 11 metres, with fines up to £500,000. Who it covers, the deadlines, who pays, and the 27 October protections. ## [Building Safety Act Accountable Persons: What RMC and RTM Directors Are Responsible For](https://manage.management/blog/building-safety-act-accountable-persons-what-rmc-and-rtm-directors-are-responsible-for) 2026-10-31 · 10 min read If your RMC or RTM company repairs the common parts of a block 18 metres or taller, it is probably an accountable person under the Building Safety Act 2022. Who counts, what each role must do, what is changing in 2026, and a checklist for directors. ## [Buildings Insurance for Blocks of Flats: What Leaseholders Are Entitled to See](https://manage.management/blog/buildings-insurance-for-blocks-of-flats-what-leaseholders-are-entitled-to-see) 2026-10-30 · 8 min read Leaseholders can see the buildings insurance summary, policy, premium breakdown and commission paid. What the 1985 Act and FCA rules require, what LAFRA changes next, and what directors should do at renewal. ## [DIY Block Management: What Self-Managing Leaseholders Need to Know](https://manage.management/blog/blocks-diy-what-self-managing-leaseholders-need-to-know) 2026-10-29 · 12 min read What DIY block management involves for resident directors: setting up, running service charges and compliance, handling complaints lawfully and where software and AI tools genuinely help. ## [EGM: How to Run One for Your Building](https://manage.management/blog/egm-how-to-run-one-for-your-building) 2026-10-27 · 13 min read Learn what an EGM is and how to successfully run one for your leasehold block, covering everything from calling the meeting to filing the minutes. ## [My Block: How Leasehold Building Management Works in 2026](https://manage.management/blog/my-block-how-leasehold-building-management-works-in-2026) 2026-10-20 · 10 min read How leasehold block management works in 2026: who runs your block, what service charges pay for, how the Building Safety Act and the 2024 Act affect you, and how to choose a managing agent. ## [Section 20 Consultation: A Step-by-Step Checklist for Blocks](https://manage.management/blog/section-20-consultation-a-step-by-step-checklist-for-blocks) 2026-10-13 · 11 min read Master section 20 consultation with a step-by-step checklist covering thresholds, notice stages, and key timelines for full leaseholder compliance. ## [Leasehold Property Problems: How to Resolve the Most Common](https://manage.management/blog/leasehold-property-problems-how-to-resolve-the-most-common) 2026-10-11 · 15 min read Leasehold property problems explained: resolve service charges, ground rent, short leases and poor management using the right legal tools and steps. ## [RTM Company Formation: Steps, Costs, and Common Mistakes](https://manage.management/blog/rtm-company-formation-steps-costs-and-common-mistakes) 2026-10-09 · 8 min read Learn how rtm company formation works, including all statutory steps, typical costs, and the common mistakes that cause leaseholder claims to fail. ## [Forfeiture of Lease: What Leaseholders Must Know About Risk](https://manage.management/blog/forfeiture-of-lease-what-leaseholders-must-know-about-risk) 2026-10-07 · 12 min read Understand forfeiture of lease risks, legal triggers, landlord notice requirements, and how leaseholders can protect their home and investment. ## [Section 20 Threshold: When Consultation Becomes Compulsory](https://manage.management/blog/section-20-threshold-when-consultation-becomes-compulsory) 2026-10-04 · 12 min read Learn when the section 20 threshold triggers compulsory leaseholder consultation, how to calculate costs, and what happens if you get it wrong. ## [Residents Management Company: A Plain Guide for Flat Owners](https://manage.management/blog/residents-management-company-a-plain-guide-for-flat-owners) 2026-09-30 · 9 min read A residents management company gives flat owners real control over their building — understand how it works, what directors must do, and how to run one ## [Managing Agent UK: How to Evaluate One Before You Sign](https://manage.management/blog/managing-agent-uk-how-to-evaluate-one-before-you-sign) 2026-09-26 · 11 min read Choosing a managing agent UK residents can trust starts with the right questions. Use this practical guide to evaluate contracts, fees, and red flags. ## [Property Management Fees UK: How to Know If You Are Overpaying](https://manage.management/blog/property-management-fees-uk-how-to-know-if-you-are-overpaying) 2026-09-25 · 10 min read Property management fees UK can cost far more than the headline rate suggests. Learn how to spot hidden charges and find out if you are overpaying. ## [Section 20 Works: A Leaseholder's Guide to Major Works Consultation](https://manage.management/blog/section-20-works-a-leaseholder-s-guide-to-major-works-consultation) 2026-09-12 · 9 min read Section 20 consultation explained: when major works require leaseholder consultation, the notices to expect, how to respond, and what happens if the process goes wrong. ## [What Is a Section 20 Notice and When Does It Apply?](https://manage.management/blog/what-is-a-section-20-notice-and-when-does-it-apply) 2026-09-11 · 9 min read A practical England-focused guide to Section 20 consultation: when it applies, the £250 and £100 thresholds, the notice process, dispensation and how resident directors can keep an auditable record. ## [Service Charge Arrears: What Happens and How to Prevent Them](https://manage.management/blog/service-charge-arrears-what-happens-and-how-to-prevent-them) 2026-09-09 · 10 min read Service charge arrears can put a whole leasehold block under pressure. Understand the legal position in England and Wales, how to respond fairly, and the practical systems that help prevent late payments. ## [First-tier Tribunal for Leaseholders: When and How to Use It](https://manage.management/blog/first-tier-tribunal-for-leaseholders-when-and-how-to-use-it) 2026-09-08 · 9 min read A practical guide for English leaseholders on using the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber): what it can decide, how to prepare evidence, likely fees, and when another route may be better. ## [Service Charge Disputes: How to Challenge an Unreasonable Bill](https://manage.management/blog/service-charge-disputes-how-to-challenge-an-unreasonable-bill) 2026-08-30 · 9 min read A service charge dispute doesn't have to be overwhelming. Learn your legal rights, how to gather evidence, and how to challenge an unreasonable bill. ## [RICS Service Charge Code: What the New Standards Mean for Your Block](https://manage.management/blog/rics-service-charge-code-what-the-new-standards-mean-for-your-block) 2026-08-28 · 10 min read The RICS Service Charge Code has shaped how service charges are managed in residential leasehold buildings for over two decades. Its latest edition raises… ## [What Does a Resident Director Do? Roles and Responsibilities Explained](https://manage.management/blog/what-does-a-resident-director-do-roles-and-responsibilities-explained) 2026-08-27 · 7 min read You bought your flat, settled in, and then someone asked if you'd be willing to become a director of the residents' management company. It sounds official.… ## [Managing Agent Fees Explained: What You Pay and What You Should Expect](https://manage.management/blog/managing-agent-fees-explained-what-you-pay-and-what-you-should-expect) 2026-08-25 · 13 min read If you own a leasehold flat, you've almost certainly seen a line on your service charge statement labelled "management fee" or "managing agent fees." ## [RICS Service Charge Code 2026: What It Means for You](https://manage.management/blog/the-new-rules-of-building-management-what-the-rics-service-charge-code-means-for-leaseholders) 2026-03-19 · 9 min read The landscape of residential building management in England just changed, permanently. On 7 April 2026, the RICS Service Charge Residential Management Code (4th Edition) comes into force, approved by the Secretary of State under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993. ## [Living Under Management: What It Actually Means for Your Block](https://manage.management/blog/living-under-management-what-it-actually-means-for-your-block) 2026-01-02 · 3 min read If you're a leaseholder in a flat, you're living under management whether you realise it or not. But what does that actually mean for your day-to-day life, your service charges, and your rights as a resident? This article breaks down the basics of block management in plain English.