Alterations

The process can take 10–14 weeks, provided we receive all the relevant information and fee payment. But it does depend on the complexity and individual features of each application.

As both a Letter Licence and a Licence Deed are legally binding documents we recommend that you take legal advice. Neither HomeGround nor the landlord can advise you on the implications of signing these documents; and you may need to consider other factors, for example, your lender’s consent where the property is mortgaged.

Residential Leases

It is extremely important that you get consent to alterations as required by your lease before you start. If you carry out work without getting prior consent, you are contravening the terms of your lease, which is known as being in breach. This can have serious consequences.

If you have carried out unauthorised alterations, you will need to contact us with information on the works. We will then investigate and report back to you on the landlord’s position.

Commercial Leases

It is extremely important that you get consent to alterations as required by your lease before you start. If you carry out work without getting prior consent, you will be in breach. This can have serious consequences for you as, in addition to increased costs, failure to remedy the breach could result in the lease being forfeited.

If you have carried out unauthorised alterations, you will need to contact us with information on the works. We will then investigate and report back to you on the landlord’s position.

HomeGround and the landlord are only able to grant consent to the owner of the property.