The very nature of flats gives rise to special legal problems. Law of Flats is reference guide to the rights, obligations and problems of those who build, own, live in and dispose of flats. This new edition includes all relevant statutory and case law since the last edition in 1981, and now contains updated precedents, a new section on demands for payment of service charges, and new chapters on dispositions, the landlord's identity ,and the right of first refusal. It takes account of statutes and statutory instruments, including the Housing Associations Act 1985, the Landlord and Tenant Acts of 1985 and 1987, the Housing (Extension of Right to Buy) Order 1987, and the Housing Act 1988. It also contains updated precedents for sale on long lease, sale freehold, shared ownership, short term lettings, and others. Trevor Aldridge is author of Leasehold Law and Practical Lease Precedents. The text is aimed at solicitors, managing agents, property developers and tenants' associations.