Service charges

[marcin81]

Hi,
Does anyone know more about so called "service charges" for a flat, such as grass cutting, cleaning etc. Can I actually opt out from those charges and not pay for them at all?

Cheers

[buildersmate]

..... because there are a cost to all of the flats and hence must be shared. What do you think would happen if everyone opted out.

[WoWo]

You cannot opt out but the charges do need to be fair and reasonable.

[beryllium]

I used to pay approx �140pm service charge. One year.... with 3 weeks notice the bill was �5500. New windows.

If you want to live somewhere nice and well kept and clean?

Then you have to pay for that pleasure if in Leasehold property.