Rising damp of ground floor (share of freehold) am I liable to pay?

Hi. Problem with the rising damp of ground floor flat.

There are six flats in the block. Each of us own a share of the freehold.

The lease term in my contract suggest only money is shared on maintainence of foundation, structrual, main wall and roof. The person on the ground floor is asking for shared payment of the expense.

 

Am I liable to pay.

Thanks for the help.


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Peejay,


As you rightly note, the answer to your question is in the lease. Rising damp is likely due to deficiencies in the exterior damp course. So it is very likely to come out of the maintenance budget.

You don't say where you are in the block but I presume not on the ground floor. People on the top floors are equally very grateful that they do not have to pay for roof repairs I bet.

The fact that you have  your share of freehold will make little difference. It is times like this that the lease document comes into its own.

If you have a managing agent then it would be worth checking with them.

 If you don't have a sinking fund to draw this out of or don't have arrangements for overpayments on your maintenance then "surprise" items like this will always be unwelcome.

 For more detailed advice on leasehold then have a look at the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practictioners web site at www.alep.org.uk.

 

 

 


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