Darren Bagnall from Block in a Box advises that RMCs must “take all reasonable precautions to prevent or minimise loss, destruction, damage, accident or injury and maintain the premises, machinery, equipment to a good state of repair”. Things to consider: Insurance claims can be rejected and cover can be reduced or even removed if properties are poorly [...]

The team at Block in a Box look at how the cost of living crisis is affecting leaseholders ability to budget for service charges. With the ongoing cost-of-living crisis affecting us all, Leaseholders are facing an additional drain on their finances. Service Charge demands will have been rising for most since the beginning of last [...]

The team at Block in a Box look at the importance of having effective lift maintenance and breakdown cover in place. For resident leaseholders in a block of flats, the lifts in the building can hold varying importance. For some, they’re a welcome convenience. For others, a lifeline. For everyone using a lift, a lot [...]

The team at Block in a Box provide an update to the fire door inspections regulations. The Grenfell Tower Inquiry found that the fire doors in the building didn’t work. This was due to disrepair or damage. The Phase 1 report noted that “Fire doors play an essential role in preventing or inhibiting the spread [...]

The team at Block in a Box provide some insights into keeping your home safe whilst you're away for the holidays. As many of us make our way across the country to join family and friends this festive season, thousands of homes will be left unattended. While the risk remains low, this does leave them [...]

The team at Block in a Box highlight the importance of performing fire risk assessments at your block of flats. In July 2022 we saw a tower block fire in East London (which took 125 firefighters and 15 fire engines to bring under control) as well as the new phenomenon of urban wildfires which destroyed [...]