Lewisham Homes manages the freehold on behalf of Lewisham Council.
We are responsible for the maintenance of the communal and structural parts of the building and communal areas (shared areas) of estates such as roads, communal gardens and parking areas.
As stated in your lease, the upkeep and repair of these areas is the responsibility of the freeholder. These areas are not included in your purchase because they are shared with other people.
The cost of maintaining a building varies according to its age and structure. From time to time it will be necessary for Lewisham Homes to undertake items of major works to improve or repair the communal and structural parts of the building. These will usually be one-off works.
If the cost of the repair or improvement is likely to result in a service charge bill of more than £250, then it is referred to as a major work. We also use the term ‘major works’ to include external decorations and associated repairs.
During the consultation period, we will give you the name of one of our officers to contact about any issues or concerns you may have.
As a leaseholder, if you have concerns about the work, you should raise these as soon as possible so we can deal with them. Do not wait until you receive your bill. It is much easier to sort out disputes with contractors when they are still on-site.
Information on current work can be found under the Major Works section.
