Lawyers have been accused of failing thousands of
families stuck with toxic home leases. They face a Government-backed inquiry over claims they
did not warn buyers about 'feudal' terms and rip-off charges. Some families
have been forced to pay rent on the ground beneath their homes that can double
every ten years. They also face exorbitant 'permission charges' to make changes
such as building a conservatory or replacing a front door. However, many of
those affected say their conveyancing solicitor had not made them aware of such
costs – or that they had struck deals with developers including referral
fees. Read more on the Mailonline.
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