Leaseholders
If you own your home on a lease, you are responsible for paying service charges and ground rent. You also have rights that protect you as a leaseholder.
Your lease
Your lease sets out what you must do and what the council is responsible for. It covers areas such as:
- how service charges and ground rent are set and when to pay
- buildings insurance and what is covered
- selling your home, including permissions and checks you may need
- staircasing (buying more shares in your home)
- alterations and when you must ask for consent
Get independent advice
For impartial guidance on leasehold rights, visit the Leasehold Advisory Service.