Major works and long-term agreements

This page contains information about how we'll sometimes need to carry out major/large scale works to your building (for leaseholders of former Bolton at Home or Bolton Council properties).

You can tap here to go back to the 'Leaseholder information for owners of former Bolton at Home or Bolton Council properties' page if you'd like more help with your lease.

We are committed to keeping our housing stock in a good state of repair. This means that from time to time we will need to carry out large scale works.

Your lease states that you must contribute a share of the costs of any repair or maintenance to the building.

What is a Section 20 notice?

We are legally required to consult with leaseholders before carrying out major works.

This means that as a leaseholder you are entitled to further consultation, often called 'Section 20'. This is because it was introduced by Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

Why must we consult you before major works take place?

We have a duty to consult with leaseholders when:

  • Works to a block will result in a charge to any one leaseholder of more than £250.
  • A long-term agreement (for example — building insurance, grounds maintenance, or lifts and door entry systems) with a contractor to provide goods or services lasting more than 12 months means leaseholders are required to pay more than £100 per year.

What are major works charges?

Charges can include — but are not limited to — works such as:

  • Roof replacement/repairs.
  • Window replacements.
  • Structural repairs.
  • Redecoration.
  • Lift replacement.

Can I opt out of works and payments?

Your lease contains a clause that means you must contribute to the cost of any works to the blocks.

If this costs you more than £250 per repair, this is when a Section 20 consultation should be completed.

The charge to you will usually be calculated by taking the total cost of work to the block divided by total number of properties in the block. So, if you live in a block of four, the total cost would be divided by four.

If there are planned works to your property, will be in touch and further information will be provided.

If you have any questions, please contact us using leasehold@boltonathome.org.uk.

Speak with us about your lease

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We're here to help:

If you'd like more information on your lease, you can call us on 01204 328000 or email: leasehold@boltonathome.org.uk. You can also write to us at:

Leasehold Management,
98 Waters Meeting Road,
Bolton,
BL1 8SW.

Be involved:

As a leaseholder, we value your comments and suggestions about how we run the service and how we can improve it.

We'd love to hear from you. If you're interested in getting involved with our service, please don't hesitate to get in touch.