Where Council flats are purchased under the Right to buy provisions, the Council retains a freehold interest in the dwellings concerned and continues to be responsible for structural repairs and the upkeep of communal areas. In these cases, occupiers have what is known as 'leasehold ownership' and are required to pay service charges to offset the relevant costs incurred by the Council.
More detailed information on leaseholders' rights and responsibilities are provided in the following handbooks:
Further assistance is also available from the The Leaseholder Advisory Service
