Long Leasehold Questions

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Freeholder/Agent Demanding Money for Repairs

by SSLA91

Hi all,

Long time lurker of this forum and recent new member. Have always found the forum incredibly helpful so thank you! Have now got an issue with our freeholder that I could use some specific advice on (have tried searching for similar posts but to no avail).

We have recently...
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20-10-2021, 20:28 PM
Reply to Freeholder/Agent Demanding Money for Repairs

by landlord-man

I would be raising a formal complaint with conveyancer if they didnt fully advise you.

If the wall is that bad (visibly) and you were aware of the lease implications, would you have completed on the purchase?...
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20-10-2021, 20:46 PM
Reply to Freeholder/Agent Demanding Money for Repairs

by Section20z

Yep, you have to contribute your share of building upkeep. It does however sound like there should be section 20 consultation so maybe ask to see the quotes. They might be claiming exemption...
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20-10-2021, 20:43 PM
Freeholder threatening to cut water off

by Disraeli-LLH

I was hoping you would be able to help. We own a ground floor flat LLH(970 yrs remaining). The freeholder owns the house and lets the flat upstairs on an AST.

The freeholder currently undertaking works including replumbing. We have been on a shared water supply and we connect through their...
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20-10-2021, 15:35 PM
Reply to Freeholder threatening to cut water off

by Disraeli-LLH

He told us about his intentions Monday 18th October and intends to cut the supply on Friday 22nd.

He is saying the separating of supplies will go through the service charge and we will be responsible for any cost / works required within our flat. This will involve ripping up floor boards...
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20-10-2021, 18:49 PM
Reply to Freeholder threatening to cut water off

by sgclacy

The installation of the new pipework can be done before the water supply is temporarily cut to enable the existing water supply to be connected. There is no reason why you should be without water.

If he is proposing to charge you for this work, have you been given notice of it
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20-10-2021, 17:43 PM
Reply to Freeholder threatening to cut water off

by landlord-man

Your freeholder isn't going to take notice of a few forum comments - he is more likely to take notice of a solicitors letter....
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20-10-2021, 16:03 PM
Reply to Property Management fees

by doobrey

No. Usually a property manager that specialises in residential block management.

If they are acting as agent for the freeholders then presumably the law of agency applies and it would be illegal for them to receive hidden profits in the form of commission on maintenance and...
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20-10-2021, 16:02 PM
Property Management fees

by Santa Fe

Hello. I'm an overseas landlord and own one of four flats in a building, which I rent out; until recently one of the other owner occupiers looked after the management of the building, however he has now sold up and moved out. The new owner does not want to take on the responsibility of managing the...
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19-10-2021, 14:08 PM
Reply to Is a joint freeholder trespassing if they need to go over the garden for maintenance

by Interlaken

What the neighbour says is not exactly 'you can't do it'. I would immediately become submissive and agree but as a kindness ask forgiveness on this one occasion. Install kitchen and sell.
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20-10-2021, 13:06 PM

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