This course offers a comprehensive guide to the legal duties and responsibilities of company directors and secretaries in the context of leasehold management. Attendees will learn how to navigate corporate requirements under the Companies Act 2006 and understand the importance of good governance in RMCs and RTM companies. The course is highly relevant for those appointed to official roles or advising company officers.
Presenter
Cassandra Zanelli
Solicitor and CEO - Property Management Legal Services
Recognised for her legal expertise in property management, Cassandra is regularly called upon to advise and represent clients across the country. A Fellow of The Property Institute (TPI) and an Associate of RICS, she actively contributes to TPI’s Leasehold and Commonhold Expert Group and serves as an honorary consultant to FPRA.
Cassandra is also the lead author of Legally Speaking—a free online resource for property management professionals. She is known for her work on Tribunal matters and her passion for sharing knowledge within the sector remains central to her work.
What You'll Learn
Participants will understand:
- Differences between guarantee and share capital structures
- Interpretation and application of articles of association
- Appointment and resignation of directors and secretaries
- Key responsibilities and legal obligations of officers
- Procedures for AGMs, GMs, proxies, and resolutions
- Maintaining statutory registers and filing confirmation statements
- Importance of Directors’ and Officers’ insurance
- Relevant sections of the Companies Act 2006, including offences
Who Should Attend?
- Managing agents and company secretaries for RMCs and RTM companies
- Directors and officers of leasehold management companies
- Staff involved in governance and compliance roles
Delivery Format
Online: Two half-day sessions (3 hours each)
Level / Qualification Mapping
General Level:
Intermediate / Refresher
TPI Qualification Mapping:
Not Applicable
Fees
| Membership level | Price |
|---|---|
| Members | £100.00 |
| Non Members | £175.00 |