About your lease

Your rights and responsibilities as a leaseholder are set out in Lewisham Council's standard lease. The lease is the contract between the Lessee (the leaseholder) and the Lessor (the freeholder/landlord).

This page explains what a lease is.

This page outlines what Leasehold Services is responsible for and the range of services the team provides.

This pages contains information on purchasing the freehold for your property and extending your lease.

The responsibilities and obligations for repair and improving the property are set out in covenants.