Guides
Right to Manage
How leaseholders take over the management of their block: who qualifies, the steps and notices, the timeline, the costs, and what happens on the acquisition date.
- What is the right to manage (RTM)?The right to manage lets leaseholders of flats take over running their building from the landlord through an RTM company. What it covers, and what not.Reviewed 22 October 2026 · 4 min read
- Does our building qualify for the right to manage?The right to manage qualifying rules on current law: self-contained building, two-thirds long leaseholders, up to 50% non-residential, and the exceptions.Reviewed 22 October 2026 · 3 min read
- How to claim the right to manage, step by stepThe right to manage process on current rules: form the RTM company, invite every leaseholder, wait 14 days, serve the claim notice, handle any reply.Reviewed 22 October 2026 · 4 min read
- How much does the right to manage cost?Right to manage costs on current rules: no price to pay, usually no landlord's costs since March 2025, small set-up fees and optional legal help.Reviewed 22 October 2026 · 3 min read
- How long does the right to manage take?The right to manage timeline: about four and a half months minimum from the first invitation to takeover. Most uncontested claims take five to seven.Reviewed 22 October 2026 · 2 min read
- The RTM acquisition date: what happens on the day and afterWhat changes on the right to manage acquisition date: the duties you take over, insurance from day one, the money, approvals and the landlord's role.Reviewed 22 October 2026 · 3 min read
- RTM handover: getting information, contracts and money from the old managerRTM handover explained: contract notices (s.92), your information request (s.93), the service-charge money (s.94) and the fire safety records.Reviewed 22 October 2026 · 3 min read
- Right to manage or buy the freehold?Right to manage vs collective enfranchisement: cost, control, ground rent, lease extensions, who qualifies and how long each takes, compared side by side.Reviewed 22 October 2026 · 3 min read