Right to Manage (RTM)
Right to Manage
The Right to Manage (RTM) gives leaseholders the legal power to take control of the management of their building, regardless of the freeholder’s position or consent. Coast to Coast Property Management provides a complete RTM support and management service, ensuring your building is run professionally, transparently, and fully in line with UK legislation as of July 2026.
We work with Resident Management Companies (RMCs) and Right to Manage Companies (RTMCs) to deliver safe, compliant, and financially sound block management. Our service ensures that leaseholders benefit from fair service charges, clear communication, and high‑quality building maintenance while meeting all statutory obligations placed on RTM bodies.
What RTM Means for Leaseholders
Under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002, leaseholders have the legal right to take over the management of their building if they meet the qualifying criteria. Once RTM is achieved, the RTM company becomes responsible for:
Managing the building and communal areas
Administering service charges
Complying with building safety and fire safety regulations
Overseeing repairs, maintenance, and contractor performance
Ensuring legal and regulatory compliance
Communicating with leaseholders and the freeholder
Coast to Coast provides the professional expertise required to fulfil these duties lawfully and effectively.
Our RTM Management Service
We deliver a complete management service for RTM companies, ensuring your building is safe, compliant, and financially well‑managed.
Service Charge Administration – Transparent budgeting, invoicing, expenditure tracking, and annual accounts prepared in accordance with the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and RICS best practice.
Building Safety Compliance – Full adherence to the Building Safety Act 2022, including safety case reporting, accountable person duties, fire safety management, and resident engagement requirements for higher‑risk buildings.
Fire Safety Management – Compliance with the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, including fire door checks, evacuation information, signage, and communal fire safety measures.
Repairs and Maintenance – Proactive maintenance planning, contractor oversight, grounds maintenance, cleaning, and responsive repairs carried out by qualified, insured professionals.
Major Works & Section 20 Consultation – Full management of large‑scale works, including tendering, consultation, compliance with statutory processes, and financial planning.
Insurance Management – Arrangement and administration of building insurance, engineering inspections, and claims handling.
Health & Safety Compliance – Risk assessments, asbestos management, water hygiene, and compliance with all statutory building safety duties.
Leaseholder Communication – Clear, timely updates, meeting support, AGM administration, and transparent decision‑making.
Financial Governance – Reserve fund planning, long‑term maintenance strategies, and evidence‑based expenditure control.
Legal Compliance for RTM Companies
RTM companies must comply with a wide range of legal duties. Coast to Coast ensures full adherence to:
Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 – RTM rights, obligations, and procedural requirements.
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 – Service charge transparency, consultation duties, and accounting standards.
Building Safety Act 2022 – Safety case reporting, accountable person duties, resident engagement, and building safety management.
Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 – Fire door checks, evacuation information, and communal fire safety measures.
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 – Safe management of communal areas and contractor oversight.
Control of Asbestos Regulations – Asbestos surveys, management plans, and safe working practices.
Water Hygiene Regulations – Legionella risk management and compliance with HSE guidance.
RICS Service Charge Residential Management Code – Best practice for service charge administration and building management.
GDPR & Data Protection Act 2018 – Secure, lawful handling of leaseholder and resident information.
Our compliance framework ensures RTM companies meet all statutory obligations and avoid legal or financial risk.
Why Leaseholders Should Choose Coast to Coast
Leaseholders should choose Coast to Coast because we deliver:
Transparent service charge management
Clear communication and responsive support
Legally compliant building safety management
Professional contractor oversight
Evidence‑based financial planning
A proactive approach to maintenance and compliance
Confidence that the building is being managed to the highest standards
Our service protects leaseholders’ interests, enhances building safety, and ensures long‑term financial stability.
A Better RTM Management Service
Coast to Coast Property Management provides RTM companies with a reliable, compliant, and professional management service that meets every legal requirement in force as of July 2026. Whether you are already operating an RTM company or considering taking over management for the first time, we offer the expertise, governance, and support needed to manage your building safely and effectively.