Information for leaseholders

Where Council flats are purchased under the Right to buy (This link will open in a new window) 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:

• Tenants & Leaseholders getting your voice heard in Tandridge
• Leaseholders Handbook - Introduction & Contents
• Leaseholders Handbook - The Legal side of buying your Council Property
• Leaseholders Handbook - Your Lease
• Leaseholders Handbook - Your service charge & other costs explained
• Leaseholders Handbook - The Repairs Service
• Leaseholders Handbook - Your Right to Complain
• Leaseholders Handbook - Buying the freehold - Selling your home
• Leaseholders building insurance (This link will open in a new window)

Further assistance is also available from the The Leaseholder Advisory Service (This link will open in a new window)

For further information please contact Housing Estates Management on 01883 732806 or 01883 732807 or e-mail housingestatesmanagement@tandridge.gov.uk

Or write to us at:
Tandridge District Council
8 Station Road East
Oxted RH8 0BT

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