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In collective enfranchisement, can an intermediate landlord increase the premium stated in the counter notice under section 21 of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993?

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Published on: 04 January 2019
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The reversioner to whom the initial notice is addressed is given a wide power to act on behalf of other freeholders and/or intermediate landlords (defined in the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 (LRHUDA 1993) as relevant landlords). In particular, any notice which is given to the reversioner is taken to be given or received by them on behalf of the other relevant landlords. The reversioner is able to thereafter act on behalf of the relevant landlords and negotiate and agree the terms of acquisition, execute any conveyance to transfer the interest to the nominee purchaser and bring or defend any proceedings following the service of the initial notice.

However, at any time after the service of the reversioner’s counter-notice the other landlords may give notice to the nominated purchaser that they wish to be dealt with directly and to be separately represented in any legal proceedings.

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Georgia Whiting
Georgia Whiting

In-House Legal Counsel, Ardmore Group Limited

Georgia is employed as Legal Counsel at the Ardmore Group, a large family owned and operated construction contractor. Her role is varied and includes both contentious and non-contentious matters. 

Prior to this, she was a self-employed barrister at 4 King’s Bench Walk, where she remains as a Door Tenant. Her work included advising and acting in relation to issues arising out of construction, property development and refurbishment. 

Her common law background also enables her to advise in respect of linked areas relating to property and construction and associated litigation, such as employment, insolvency and negligence. Her time at a City Law Firm prior to obtaining Pupillage also equipped her with an understanding of commercial realities from multiple perspectives.

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