A Straightforward Guide to...

Leaseholders and Commonholders Rights
Your Rights as a Private Tenant
The Process of Conveyancing
Housing Rights
The Bailiff the Law and You

Please download Java(tm). A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF LEASEHOLDERS AND COMMONHOLDERS.

This book deals with the UK law concerning Leaseholders and Commonholders and provides information concerning the nature of a lease and also the law governing Service Charge management.

This Second edition of 'Leaseholders and Commonholders Rights' builds on the successful previous edition by updating essential information and including changes to the law and practice of the management of leasehold residential property.

The book covers the following key areas:

o How a lease works and how it differs from freehold and other tenancies
o The types of leasehold tenure, including shared ownership and the right to buy, as well as traditional leasehold and the new commonhold
o The rules about service charges and how leaseholders can challenge unreasonable charges
o The rights of leaseholders to buy the freehold of their home and to extend their leases
o Varying Leases
o Setting up a flat management company
o The Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Act

The author: John Bryant specializes in landlord and tenant law and works as an advisor to groups who encounter problems with leasehold property. In addition, he has advised local and national government on leasehold policy and strategy. .

Revised Edition - June 2007

Please download Java(tm). 'A Straightforward Guide to your Rights as a Private Tenant', Revised Edition, is a thorough guide to the rights and obligations of the private tenant.

The book builds on the successful third edition by updating legislation and introducing new areas of law to 2005, as it affects both landlord and tenant. It is ideal for anyone who wishes to obtain important practical advice concerning this area.

The following areas are covered in depth:

~ The legal framework governing landlord and tenant
~ Different tenancy agreements
~ Payment of deposits
~ Security in the home-rights and obligations
~ Repairs-landlord and tenants obligations
~ Rents-rights and obligations
~ What to do if a landlord threatens eviction
~ Breaches of agreement

The Author: Roger Sproston MSc MIH is a housing professional working in a consultative capacity advising both public and private landlords and tenants of their rights and obligations. A member of the Chartered Institute of Housing he has many years of experience in the housing sector and brings it to bear in this fourth edition of his highly successful book. Fifth Edition: April 2011

A Guide to The Process of Conveyancing is a comprehensive guide to the various processes underpinning the conveyancing of residential property. It is clear and concise and is ideal for anyone who wishes to buy or sell a property without the use of a solicitor or licensed conveyancer.

The book can be used by those who want a practical guide or by those wishing to learn more about the processes of conveyancing generally.

The book covers the following areas in detail:

§ Conveyancing of registered land
§ E-conveyancing
§ Acting for the seller
§ Law societies formula for exchanging contracts
§ Acting for the purchaser in freehold and leasehold matters
§ Council of Mortgage Lenders handbook and requirements
§ Preparing for completion
§ Completing transaction

The author: Frances James is a Lecturer in law, specializing in conveyancing, probate and family law. She also teaches progressive law for the Workers Educational Association and teaches for various other institutions. She has written this book in the hope that it will benefit the layperson and professional.

Fifth Edition - Sept 08

A concise book dealing with UK law and general practice and problems relating to distress and execution by bailiffs.