Extending the lease

Most leaseholders have the right to but an extension to the term of their lease.

• The usual extension term is 90 years.
• You must have lived in your home for either the last three years or for a total of three years over the last ten years.
• The value of the extension has to be agreed with the Council.
• If this is not possible, the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal (LVT) can be asked to determine the value.

Leaseholders should possess a copy of their own lease.  If not, you should be able to get a copy from your solicitor.  The council’s legal department can also provide you with a copy.

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Document Created: 14/09/2009 15:48 , last modified: 16/11/2010 10:31