Do I need to review the lease before granting EV consent — or is a standard form sufficient?

You must review the lease. Standard-form consent letters do not account for variations in alteration covenants (absolute vs qualified), the extent of the demise, or whether the parking bay is included in the leasehold title or merely licensed. An incorrect consent on an absolute covenant could expose the managing agent and freeholder to a breach of lease claim. Instruct solicitors or a suitably qualified chartered surveyor to review lease terms before issuing any consent documentation.

Does a new EV charger affect the building's insurance policy?

Yes, and this is frequently overlooked. EV chargers represent a new electrical risk, and some insurers require notification of any new fixed charge point installation. Failure to notify could invalidate the policy in the event of an electrical fire. Managing agents should alert the building insurer when any charger is installed and obtain written confirmation that the policy remains in force.

Can the cost of a communal EV hub be recovered through service charge where the lease only permits "repairs and maintenance"?

Generally no — a communal EV hub is an improvement, not a repair. If the service charge schedule is limited to repairs and maintenance, the cost is not recoverable unless the lease also includes a sweeping "improvements" provision, or a deed of variation is executed to widen the recoverable costs. Managing agents should take legal advice before proceeding.

What should a block-wide EV charging policy include?

An ARMA-compliant EV charging policy should cover: eligibility criteria (allocated bay required), application and consent process, technical requirements (PAS 1899:2022, DNO notification, NICEIC/NAPIT-certified installer), service charge and metering arrangements, insurance obligations, reinstatement on disposal, and a register of approved installations. The ARMA Annual Survey (2025) found that blocks with a published EV policy resolved installation requests in an average of 23 days, versus 67 days for those without one.

What happens when a leaseholder sells — do EV charger obligations transfer automatically?

Obligations under a licence to alter that run with the leasehold estate transfer to the buyer on completion. The buyer's solicitor should be informed of the EV installation as part of the seller's LPE1 (Leasehold Property Enquiries) replies. Managing agents should maintain an accurate EV register so that LPE1 responses are complete and accurate.

Is PAS 1899:2022 a legal requirement or best practice?

PAS 1899:2022, published by the British Standards Institution, is not a statutory requirement in the same sense as the Electric Vehicles (Smart Charge Points) Regulations 2021 — but it is increasingly referenced by DNOs, insurers and local authorities as the baseline technical standard. Most managing agents and freeholders now require PAS 1899:2022 compliance as a condition of any licence to alter.

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Puntos de recarga VE en bloques de arrendamiento: gastos de comunidad y consentimiento 2026

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3 de junio de 2026

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