Petition · Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Ensure Section 20B sets deadline for final service charge after notification
Open for signatures
722 signatures
What the petition asks
Establish a statutory 6-month deadline for final service charge invoices following any notification under Section 20B of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.
Section 20B effectively lets landlords bypass the 18-month service charge limit via indefinite "notifications". With no deadline for final bills, sales can collapse as lenders can't quantify hidden debts. New owners can face unfair bills and managers lack incentive for accountability and efficiency. We demand a strict 6-month limit to finalize accounts after a notice. We believe this reform will stop financial limbo, protect the housing market, and ensure transparency for UK leaseholders and freeholders with rent charges.
Timeline
| 26 Mar 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
722
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Opened
26 Mar 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.