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Why do we need new legislation to deal with this leasehold problem? Surely as solicitors we have a duty to inform our clients if a draft lease contains unusual or unduly onerous provisions? If we did that in all such cases and advised our clients not to proceed unless the rent review clause is changed, wouldn't that stop this unfair practice within a few weeks at most? And if we haven't been doing that previously, is there a risk that we may get into the same position as the banks have with regard to PPI?

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