Compliance for Directors
RTM and RMC directors have legal obligations under company law, the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002, and leasehold legislation. The compliance tools in Manage.Management help you track deadlines, monitor requirements, and avoid missed filings.Key compliance areas
AGM scheduling
Annual general meetings must usually be held within statutory timeframes with proper notice
Section 20 consultations
Major works above statutory thresholds require resident consultation before contracts are signed
Companies House filings
Annual returns, confirmation statements, and director changes must be filed on time
Insurance renewals
Building insurance must not lapse — track renewal dates and cover levels
Health & safety
Fire risk assessments, gas safety certificates, and electrical inspections
Financial reporting
Annual accounts must be prepared, approved, and shared with residents
Using compliance monitoring
Compliance dashboard
The compliance overview shows:- Active deadlines: Items due in the next 90 days
- Upcoming deadlines: Items due in the next 30 days
- Overdue items: Missed deadlines requiring immediate action
- Critical alerts: High-severity items such as insurance lapses or safety failures
Common compliance timeline
| Task | Typical frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AGM | Annual | Usually within 15 months of the last |
| Fire risk assessment | Annual | Required for most residential buildings |
| Building insurance renewal | Annual | Track in Building Setup |
| Gas safety certificate | Annual | If communal gas supply |
| Electrical inspection | 5-yearly | EICR for communal areas |
| Companies House confirmation | Annual | Usually due on incorporation anniversary |
| Service charge accounts | Annual | Must be certified and shared |
Tips
Set reminders early
Use the compliance dashboard to get 30- and 60-day warnings
Store certificates in Documents
Upload safety certificates and inspection reports so they are easy to find
Link to legal resources
The platform links to LEASE and Gov.uk guidance for reference
Do not rely on memory
Even small buildings have multiple annual deadlines — the dashboard tracks them for you
External resources
- LEASE Advisory Service — Free guidance on leasehold law
- Gov.uk Right to Manage — Official government guidance
- Companies House — Filing and company record requirements