Leaking roofs, broken fire doors and huge price hikes - residents in despair over 'broken fleecehold' system
Councillors are calling for an urgent change in the law to protect residents trapped in a 'broken' system. Senior councillor Jo Harding told a meeting leaseholders of homes in Trafford are faced with leaking roofs, broken fire doors and huge hikes in service charges.
Leaseholders have a temporary right to land or property from the owner or 'freeholder'. The leases are usually long term - often 90 or 120 years and can be for as long as 999 years, but can also be short, for example, 40 years.Coun Harding is the executive member for finance, change and governance and represents the Urmston ward.
“I have witnessed the leaking roofs, the broken fire doors, the damage to the walls, the shoddy repair work. I’ve met with residents over several years now - it really has been going on that long - as they struggle to get any clear communication, no clarity on huge hikes in service charges, and little or no response when it comes to getting repairs.
Leaseholders have reported a range of problems including high service charges, escalating ground rent, and a lack of transparency over these charges, she said.
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