Leaseholder Advice

This is a general guide to the services provided by Reading Borough Council to:

• leaseholders in a Reading Borough Council block of flats
• anyone thinking of buying a flat from a leaseholder in a Reading Borough Council owned block
• Reading Borough Council Tenants thinking of buying the leasehold of their flat

This information:

• explains leaseholders rights and responsibilities and rights and responsibilities of the Council as the landlord of your block
• gives help and advice about being a leaseholder in a shared block of flats, and tells you about the services you are entitled to
• tells you about service charges, why you have to pay them, and how we can help if you have problems paying them

If you would like further information please contact Leaseholder Services

Article		Description
	Leaseholders - Rights and Responsibilities	Rights and Responsibilities of Leaseholders.
	Leaseholders - Buying and Selling	Buying and selling (or Losing) a leasehold flat owned by Reading Borough Council
	Leaseholders - Letting your Flat	Letting your Flat
	Leaseholders - Service Charges	Service Charges
	Responsibility for Repairs	Details of your responsibilities for repairs and alterations to your leasehold flat
	Leaseholders - Joining an Association	Joining a Tenants' and Residents' Association
	Advice for Non-Council Leaseholders	Information about your rights and responsibilities if you OWN a leasehold property
	Housing Services: Complaints, Comments and Compliments	How to tell us what you think of Housing Services
	Housing News	A news magazine for Council tenants, licensees and leaseholders
	Buying The Freehold	Your right to buy the freehold of your building if you are a long leaseholder.
	Dealing With Nuisance	What you can do if you are experiencing antisocial behaviour
	Extending Your Lease	How to extend the lease on your flat
	Gas Safety Check	Your responsibility for ensuring the safety of gas appliances in your leasehold home
	Insurance	Advice on insurance for Council leaseholders
	Losing Your Home	What could happen if you don't pay your mortgage or service charges
	Major Works To Leasehold Properties	How we consult with leasholders over major works
	Money And Debt Advice	What to do if you have difficulty paying your bills and service charges
	Service Standards: Council Leasholders	What you can expect if you are a Council leaseholder