The Publishers

The Leaseadvice website is financed by two Associations whose members have dealt with leasehold issues for many years.

BHDLA – Brighton Hove & District Leaseholders Association (est. 1978)

LEA – The Leasehold Enfranchisement Association (est. 1991)

The Associations hold meetings in London and Brighton – UK, publish newsletters, research, and campaign. Offer practical advice, information, and guidance to leaseholders, councils, professionals, and government.

Association funds come from members – more than 8,000 blocks and individuals. Funds also come from sales of literature, and videos.

Author

Shula Rich BA MSc

Honorary Co-ordinator Leasehold Enfranchisement Association.

Engaged in leasehold issues since 1991. First in a High Court dispute with wealthy and powerful freeholders over a two million pound repair bill, then joining the LEA Committee. Honorary Co-ordinator since 2002 (approx. 5000 members). Five years later she planned the team buy out of the freehold under ‘Right of First Refusal’.

Presently Shula co-ordinates BHDLA – (approx. membership 3000). Organises weekly drop-ins, in Brighton, dealing with an average 1500 queries and visits a year.

She has chaired Brighton & Hove Private Sector Housing Forum.
Chairs Residents’ Freehold company in block with 105 flats.
Member of the Lord Chancellor’s Working Party on Commonhold.
Direct Bar Access on Leasehold and Enfranchisement issues.