A property management specialist from Sheffield’s Taylor & Emmet LLP has shared her experience and expertise at a national workshop for leaseholders held in the city.
Solicitor Cassandra Zanelli, the firm’s head of property management, was one of three keynote speakers at the National Leasehold Group’s First-tier Tribunal Masterclass.
The one-day workshop aimed at property officers and managers took place at Sheffield United’s Bramall Lane ground.
The workshop provided insight into the methods and pitfalls of the First-tier Tribunal, where many leasehold disputes are resolved, and increased delegates’ understanding of case preparation. Cassandra ran the masterclass in conjunction with barrister Justin Bates from Arden Chambers and leasehold expert Alan Wake of Cast Consultants. They discussed the entire tribunal process, covering issues ranging from relevant case law to understanding costs and other implications.
Zanelli said: “Leasehold property management can be a minefield and education is crucial to better performance and customer satisfaction. Ultimately, workshops of this nature should lead to less cases reaching tribunals.”
