Terms applicable to non-freehold properties

Ground rent The rent paid to a Landlord on a Leasehold property.
Landlord The owner of the freehold interest of a leasehold property. Rent on a leasehold
property is paid to the Landlord who has the right to enforce the terms in the Lease.
Lease The document entered into between a Landlord and Tenant when a property is
Leasehold. It sets outs details of the duration and the rent and contains various
Covenants and Easements.
Management company Most frequently associated with Leasehold properties. A management company
is set up to deal with the day-to-day running of the property and repairs and
maintenance. The management company collects a service charge from the
property owners to pay for their services and for the upkeep of the building and/or some facilities.

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