How long does a Section 20 Consultation take?
As it is a fairly involved process it can generally take about four months from the decision to carry out the work to when the contract can commence. If the work in question is urgent, and any delay would have a serious or detrimental effect on the building, then a dispensation can be sought from the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal (LVT) to bypass the Consultation process and enable to work to be carried out quickly.
