Ground Rent is a rent due to the landlord of your apartment building (also known as the freeholder) as a condition of your lease.

Your lease stipulates the level of Ground Rent payable to the landlord.

It is usual for the Ground Rent to rise periodically during the term of your lease.

When should Ground Rent be paid?

Your lease stipulates the frequency and dates for payment of Ground Rent.

Is the Ground Rent negotiable?

Ground Rent is not a negotiable payment and it may not be withheld or offset for any reason. For example, you are not legally allowed to withhold Ground Rents in lieu of disputes concerning services or service charges.

It is important that Ground Rent is paid promptly, when requested.