Rebecca Rinn

Partner, Head of Leasehold Enfranchisement

Rebecca specialises exclusively in leasehold enfranchisement and residential landlord and tenant matters, advising leaseholders, freeholders and intermediate landlords on high-value complex claims with a particular focus on prime central London and the Southeast of England. Rebecca is known for providing commercially focused advice, guiding clients through the statutory procedures with a pragmatic and solutions-driven approach.

Specialist Areas

Lease Extensions
Collective Enfranchisement Claims
Right of First Refusal Claims
Absentee Landlord Claims
Acquisition Orders
Right to Manage Claims
Licences for Alterations

Recent Experience

Advising on a complex lease extension claim of a prime St John’s Wood property, involving a premium in excess of £1 million.
Acting for an intermediate landlord in a large block in South Kensington in connection with all their property matters, including; lease extension claims, licences for alterations, licences to sublet and providing general landlord and tenant advice.
Instructed on an absentee landlord claim, where the landlord had been missing for over ten years and was successful in obtaining a Vesting Order from the Court and was awarded full costs from the Judge to be reimbursed to the leaseholder.
Handling an application to the First Tier Tribunal to dispute a landlord’s unreasonable Section 60 costs and was successful in receiving a 50% reduction.
Dealing with an acquisition of the freehold of a 95-flat development in Battersea, following the service of a Right of First Refusal notice.

Membership

Rebecca is a member of the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP)

Testimonials

“Very good service provided when extending my lease. All my queries were answered and explanation clearly provided on request. Would definitely recommend! Thank you”

“I am very pleased with the way Streathers Solicitors dealt with my Lease Extension. I am most grateful to Rebecca Rinn for her competent and patient approach”

“Very professional & thorough service achieving the desired result within the stated timeframe and cost parameters”