 Information for leaseholders
We have more than 900 leaseholders. Almost all flats in England and Wales are leasehold, as are many houses. Leasehold is currently the fastest growing form of tenure in the country.
As a leaseholder, you are normally responsible for everything within the four walls of your property, with the exception of pipes and drains that also serve other properties.
As your landlord we remain the owner of the overall building and the land it stands on. We are responsible for the maintenance and repair of the structure and exterior of the building. Your lease agreement sets out these rights and obligations.
The next leaseholder forum is on Wednesday 08 February 2012 at 6.30pm. Please click here for the Agenda.
Additionally you will have an opportunity to give us your feedback on our proposed revised Leasehold Management Policy and Service Charge Policy. Please review these documents and contact us with any comments you wish to make at leaseholders.enquiries@sbhg.co.uk. We look forward to hearing your views.
Find out more about our services for leaseholders.
Services charges
Repairs
Get involved in SBHA
Staircasing
Free legal advice
The Leasehold Advisory Service (LEASE) can help if you have any queries regarding your legal rights as a leaseholder. If you cannot find the answer to your question on its website you can call one of their specialist trained lawyers on 020 7383 9800 for free legal advice. This service is government funded and completely free to you.
Insurance
If you are a leaseholder or shared owner and live in a block that comprises all leasehold properties then you need to refer to policy for leasehold developments. Alternatively if you are a leaseholder or shared owner and live in a block that also has SBHA tenants in occupation then you need to refer to the policy for mixed tenure developments.
To make a claim please fill out the claim form and send it back to the address on the bottom of the form. Please note that a £100 excess applies in respect of each and every material damage loss claim excluding subsidence. Please contact Farr for full details.
If you need further information on how to make a buildings insurance claim or advice on what you can claim for, please contact Francesco Quacquarelli, claims manager at Farr on 0845 129 8016 or email quacquarelli@farrinsurance.co.uk.
It is important you arrange contents insurance. Farr insurance offers policies which may suit you. There are also other providers which you can look into through sites such as Moneysupermaket.
Leaseholder handbook
Your leaseholder handbook is a full guide to our services and information. You can read or download it here. |