What is the right to manage & how does it work?

What is it?

The Right to Manage (RTM) is a legal right under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002, updated by the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (effective March 2025).
It allows leaseholders to take control of their building’s management, without needing to prove fault or buy the freehold.

There are two steps in the process:

  1. Gaining The Right to Manage
    2. Choosing an agent that best fits your needs.

Homie supports all blocks in gaining The Right To Manage, free of charge.

Steps outlined here:

  1. Check if your block qualifies:
    At least two-thirds of flats must be on long leases (21+ years) and half of leaseholders on board.
    Homie runs a quick digital check to confirm you’re eligible.

  2. Gauge interest:
    We’ll create free flyers and a custom web page for your building — just pop the flyers through letterboxes and watch neighbours join via QR code.

  3. Register your RTM company:
    Once you’ve got 50% support, Homie helps you set up a limited company using the official RTM articles. One flat = one member, and we handle all the paperwork.

  4. Serve the Notice of Claim:
    The directors of the RTM company prepare compliant notices for the landlord, Homie tracks all deadlines. They have one month to respond.

  5. Freedom:

    You will now be supported by the new agent you have selected, able to track them against your KPI’s.