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Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, Section 20

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Southwark Council's approval of major repair contracts in March 2026 is the latest development concerning Section 20 leaseholder consultations.

Southwark Council's Cabinet approved contracts worth an estimated £256 million for heating and water repairs in March 2026. These agreements, which also include a £40 million framework for communal heating, are for works across the borough starting in April 2027. The Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, Section 20, requires landlords to consult with leaseholders before undertaking such qualifying works or long-term agreements that incur service charges.

No specific upcoming consultations related to these newly approved contracts are currently scheduled. The contracts, awarded for an initial five years with an option to extend, will cover maintenance, refurbishment, and replacement works, potentially impacting leaseholders' service charges over their duration.

Key facts

  1. Southwark Council's Cabinet approved contracts worth an estimated £256 million for heating and water repairs in March 2026. Source
  2. These contracts are for an initial period of five years, commencing April 5, 2027. Source
  3. A £40 million Communal Heating Major Works Framework was also approved. Source
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