Formerly entitled Rent Control and Leasehold Enfranchisement, this is an extremely practical guide to the rent restriction and security of tenure rules governing residential tenancies and the procedure for enfranchisement. Taking full account of the Housing Act 1996, this edition includes coverage of the right of first refusal; the right to acquire; introductory tenancies; statutory rules about service charges. This complex area is made clear by the author's practical problem-solving approach, helping practitioners to identify what alternatives are available to which leaseholders, who qualifies to claim the rights, the procedures involved, and the terms of acquisition and the grounds for resisting claims.