What right do leaseholders have under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967?

Under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967, leaseholders have the specific right to purchase the freehold of their property. This legislation allows leaseholders of certain types of residential properties, typically those held on leases originally granted for a term of more than 21 years, to enfranchise and thus gain ownership of the freehold. This process provides leaseholders with greater security of tenure and enables them to take control over the management of their property, including the ability to make decisions regarding maintenance and improvement, rather than being subject to the restrictions imposed by the freeholder.

This empowerment through purchase not only enhances the financial value of the leaseholder's interest but also eliminates ongoing concerns related to leasehold terms, such as ground rent and lease-length limitations. The other options do not align with the provisions of the Leasehold Reform Act 1967. Modifying communal areas, subletting without restriction, or avoiding service charges are not rights that this specific act confers on leaseholders.