Leaseholders could soon get stronger rights under plans backed by Crawley MP Peter Lamb.
The Labour government says its reforms will protect millions of homeowners from unfair service charges.
Leaseholders are required to pay towards shared facilities, but many face bills that are unclear or unaffordable.
Commenting on this Peter Lamb MP said: “Too many of residents in Crawley have been trapped in a broken leasehold system, facing unfair bills, unaccountable managing agents, and no real power to challenge poor service.
"Labour has acted to change that. Giving homeowners greater rights, powers, and protections over their homes.
"Further reforms – in addition to measures in the Act –include improving the Section 20 ‘major works’ process to ensure leaseholders are not hit by one-off, unexpected and very large bills with little or no notice as is the case currently.
"This is part of the government’s wider mission to end the feudal leasehold system, reinvigorate commonhold, and give homeowners real control over their homes.
"The Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill which will set out a reformed commonhold model and we will consult later this year on a ban on the use of leasehold for new flats.
"These reforms will help drive up living standards, as part of Labour’s Plan for Change."
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