Recognised Tenants' Associations (RTAs) allow leaseholders and tenants to have a say in what happens to their estate or building.

Once set up and recognised, RTAs have the right to:

• nominate a contractor on major works programmes
• appoint a surveyor who may access relevant documents
• be consulted before a managing agent for their estate or block is appointed or has their appointment renewed
• request an audit
• represent a tenant or group of tenants at a Leasehold Valuation Tribunal.

RTAs must represent at least 60 per cent of the homes in the block or area that are owned by leaseholders.