Lambeth council initially told leaseholders that repairs to the estate would cost £7m, and that the Whitehouse’s share would be £6,000. Leasehold owners can make “observations” but the local authority has no obligation to act on them. Another hearing, scheduled for September, will determine what other works the leaseholders have to pay for and the final cost. “Part of the problem is the council flats do not have contingency funds, so the private owners face massive bills all at once. FLORRIE’S LAWIn theory, local authority leaseholders are protected from massive bills by “Florrie’s Law”.

Source: The Guardian July 31, 2017 06:00 UTC