Landlords and facilities management professionals must work together to make sure the £250 rent cap doesn’t lead to a deterioration in standards. Adam Atkins, a facilities management specialist, responded to government plans to cap ground rents from 2028. Atkins said: “There is a clear link between the cap and the potential for reduced investment in areas such as FM (facilities management). “We have two years for the FM sector and landlords to work together to ensure effective solutions are implemented – as we simply must not allow this decision to downgrade FM standards across residential developments in the UK.”Service charges – rather than ground rents – usually cover elements such as maintenance and compliance. Average charges currently stand at £304 according to the English Housing Survey.