How many neighbours do I need, and how do I get them on board?

• The count is half of all flats in the building, not half of the leaseholders you manage to reach.
• The count is taken on the date the claim notice is given.
• Every qualifying leaseholder who has not joined must be sent a notice inviting them to take part. This must be done at least 14 days before the claim notice.

Practical steps to get neighbours on board

1. List every flat and who owns it.
2. Find the owners who rent their flats out. They are often the hardest to reach.
3. Explain what changes and what does not. Leaseholders still pay service charges, but the Right to Manage company takes over most management decisions, within the leases and the law.
4. Keep a written record of who has joined.