Leasehold council properties

Around 900 of our flats and maisonettes have been sold under the "Right to Buy". The freeholds are still owned by the Council and we have certain responsibilities to leaseholders, for example; keeping structural parts of their building in good repair and providing services for communal areas.

Leaseholders pay service charges towards these costs.  We consult leaseholders before major works are carried out.  Leasehold matters are dealt with by our House Sales Section.

Click here to download our leaflet "Leaseholders Guide"

Click here to download the "Leaseholders Handbook"

            Phone:             01992 564015

            Email:              councillease@eppingforestdc.gov.uk

Click here for more information on buying your home from the Council (Right to Buy)

Leaseholders Association

Council leaseholders have a right to be involved in the way their homes are managed, in much the same way as tenants. The Leaseholders Association represents all leaseholders and has representatives on the Epping Forest Tenants and Leaseholders Federation. The Association meets with representatives from the Council on a regular basis. Any leaseholder issues can be discussed, such as service charges and building maintenance.

            Phone:             01992 564524

            Email:              involvetenants@eppingforestdc.gov.uk

Links:

Leasehold Advisory Service

Department for Communities and Local Govement - Thinking of buying a council flat?