Directors and RTM
What a recognised residents’ association can do
A formal voice on works, insurance and your managing agent.
Reviewed by Mark Cunningham AssocRICS MTPI MIFSM, Leasehold Director. Last reviewed 3 October 2026.
A recognised tenants' association (section 29, Landlord and Tenant Act 1985) represents leaseholders who pay variable service charges.
Getting recognised
The landlord can recognise the association by notice. If it refuses, the association can apply to the First-tier Tribunal. As a guide, it should represent at least 60% of qualifying leaseholders.
What it can do
- Be consulted on Section 20 works and nominate contractors.
- Ask for service charge and insurance information.
- Be consulted on the appointment of a managing agent.
- Appoint a surveyor to advise on service charges.
Sources
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (legislation.gov.uk)Anthony Collins: recognised tenants’ associationsHow we can help
RTM and residents' association formationChanging your agentAJ LiteWe provide block management across Southport, Churchtown and Kew, Birkdale and Ainsdale, Formby, Ormskirk and Aughton, Crosby and Maghull, Bootle and Litherland, Liverpool, Hesketh Bank and Tarleton and Preston, Penwortham and Longton. For the law in brief, see Know the law.General information about the law in England, not advice on a particular building.