Leaseholder services
KNH manages all leasehold services on behalf of Kirklees Council.
The information in this section is intended for: Leaseholders living in a Kirklees Council flat or maisonette, KNH tenants thinking of buying the leasehold of their flat, Anyone thinking of buying a flat from a leaseholder.
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Buying, selling (and losing) a leasehold flat or buying the freehold
You can buy the lease of a council flat under the 'Right to Buy Scheme' or by buying the lease from the present leaseholder. Your lease can be forfeited if you breach certain conditions of the lease.
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Leasehold Charter
Our charter sets out the level of service you can expect to receive from us
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Management of your block
KNH manages the block in which you live and ensures that it is kept in a good state of repair and free from risks to health and safety.
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Repairs and maintenance
How to report repairs or faults in your communal areas and information about how jobs are prioritised.
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Rights and responsibilities
Your lease is a contract between you and Kirklees Council (the landlord) which sets out each party’s rights and responsibilities
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Service charges
The service charge represents the cost to the landlord for providing services to you in your block such as cleaning and buildings insurance.
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Service charges - summary of rights and responsibilities
As a landlord we have a legal duty to maintain the building and charge you your share of the cost.
