TC27 THE PROCEDURAL AND TECHNICAL ISSUES OF SECTION 20

Description

A 6-hour course being be run over 2 consecutive days (3-hours per day) covering the requirements and procedures of Section 20 (qualifying works and qualifying long term agreements), exemptions, OJEU Public Notices and the growing body of Case Law.

Content

• When consultation is required
• The Regulations – 5 variations on a theme!
• Requirements of Notices to satisfy each of the Regulations
• The sequence of events and timescales
• Minimum requirements and best practice
• “Service” of the Notices/proof of service
• Raising the funds-v-adequate reserve fund
• Qualifying Long Term Agreements: managing agents’ contracts; CHP systems; 5 year limit
• New developments and public sector partnering regimes
• Private Landlord’s Consultation with RSL/Housing Associations in the light of ‘Oakfern-v-Ruddy’
• Use of Tribunal applications for dispensation/Section 20(1)/20ZA
• The nomination by leaseholders of unsuitable and/or numerous contractors
• Summarising “observations” – how far do you go?
• Choice of contractor, implications of not using the cheapest
• Consequences of non-compliance for managing agents – client management and risk reduction

Audience

• Property managers or assistant property managers with some experience of advising clients on and processing Section 20s.
• It’s also useful for managers who would like a refresher on (or introduction to) the required procedures of Section 20
• Those who would like to address the practical issues, problems and complications that can arise during and after the Section 20 procedure.