A leasehold reform package is set to give flat owners new legal rights related to internet connectivity. Under the proposed plans, leaseholders can request faster, reliable broadband for their properties. The requests would be treated as a formal entitlement rather than a discretionary arrangement, with landlords required to respond appropriately. Authorities behind the changes say the aim is to improve access to modern broadband services for leaseholders, who often rely on decisions made through the lease or building management.
The proposals also set limits on how refusals can be handled. A landlord or managing party would not be able to reject a leaseholder’s request without a reasonable basis, meaning the decision would be expected to meet an objective standard rather than a blanket denial.
While details such as implementation timelines and the process for making requests may follow as the policy moves forward, the core element agreed across coverage is the creation of a statutory right for leaseholders to seek faster broadband and protections against unreasonable refusal.
