What is a Section 20 Notice?

Section 20 is the part of the Landlord & Tenant Act 2002 (as amended by Section 151 of the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002) that sets a consultation procedure landlords must follow with leaseholders when:

• Planning works to a building, where the contribution from any one lessee exceeds £250, or
• Entering a long-term agreement where the contribution from any one lessee exceeds £100 in 12 months.