Leaseholders
How much do I pay towards service charges in my block or estate?
Service charges for leaseholders are paid annually and vary depending on the cost incurred to the block during the service charge year, which runs from 1st October to 30th September. You will pay your fair share of the costs calculated for your block.
For example; if there are 8 dwellings in your block, your service charges will amount to 1/8th of the total cost.
What does the service charge cover?
Service charges cover all works and services carried out to the structure of the block and communal areas, including cleaning of communal areas, lighting, lift maintenance and upkeep of gardens. It also covers day-to-day repairs, maintenance and improvement work.
For further details, see service charges and other charges (new window)
What happens if I cannot afford the service charge?
Leaseholders can now pay in installments, spreading the cost over 10 months.
For larger items of work commanding higher costs, leaseholders can ask their lender for a further advance or take out a bank or building society loan.
Anyone having difficulty paying their service charge should contact one of our Leasehold Officers on 0114 273 4468 for further advice.
What happens if I have a query or disagree with the service charge?
Any queries should be in writing and sent to:
The Leasehold Management Team
Neighbourhoods Directorate
2nd Floor Howden House
1 Union Street
Sheffield
S1 2SH
How can I get more information about my lease or make any other leasehold enquiry?
Please contact our Leasehold Management Team on 0114 273 4468 who will be happy to help.
If you want to speak to one of our Leasehold Officers, you can make an appointment at First Point, Howden House (address above) or telephone 0114 273 4468.
For further details, see information for leaseholders