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Communal Repairs

Leasehold ownership is simply a long tenancy, the right to occupation and use of the flat for along period - the 'term' of the lease. The ownership of the flat usually relates to everything within the four walls, including floorboards, and plaster to walls or ceilings, but does not usually include the external or structural walls. The structure of the building and the land it stands on belongs to the landlord (the Council).

What is a Lease?

A lease is a private contract between the leaseholder and the landlord (the Council). The lease sets out the contractual obligations of the two parties, what the leaseholder has contracted to do and what the landlord (the Council) is bound to do.

Repairs and Maintenance Obligations

The Council is responsible for:

Communal Areas

There are occasions when tenants identify repairs that are necessary that are not to their own home.

This could include things like the communal lighting in a block of flats, or the communal drainpipes to a block of garages.

The Council would always urge people to report these requests for repairs as soon as possible and we will be happy to undertake the work.

If tenants are aware that damage is being deliberately caused by an individual or groups of individuals we would welcome information that could lead to those people being charged with the costs rather than the costs falling to the rent payers.

Structural and Exterior Repairs

• Foundations to the building
• External walls
• Roof
• Window frames
• External doors and frames
• Service pipes and ducts

The leaseholder will contribute a share of the costs incurred for this work.

The Leaseholder is responsible for:

• The floor surface including floorboards within the dwelling
• wall plaster and plasterboards
• Ceiling plaster and plasterboards
• Glass to windows within the dwelling
• Internal non structural walls
• Plumbing and wiring within the dwelling

If there a problem on your estate or in your block report it to the Housing Services department using the details below:

Contact Details

Oswestry Borough Council
Housing Services
Alexandra Road
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 1LU

Tel: 01691 677242 / 01691 677292 (Housing enquiries)
Tel: 01691 677290 (Housing Repairs)
Fax: 01691 653685
Email: housing@oswestry-bc.gov.uk