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Citizens Advice Southwark

Free independent legal advice for Right to Buy property owners, or if you bought from a Right to Buy owner.

Citizens Advice Southwark provide confidential support on leasehold and freehold issues including:

  • challenging annual service charges and major works payment demands
  • your rights to be consulted on works and provided with information
  • challenging the standard of services or building works if you think you're not getting value for money
  • responding to claim forms for unpaid service charges and major works
  • neglect of the building or estate which is affecting your property
  • understanding your rights and responsibilities under the lease/freehold transfer
  • understanding the council’s repair obligations
  • applications to Southwark’s arbitration service and the First-tier Tribunal

They can also help with a range of other issues that may affect you paying service charges like:

  • debt 
  • benefits
  • employment

For an appointment or to speak to a member of the team:

Or write to: 

Leasehold, Citizens Advice Southwark
8 Market Place
Southwark Park Road
London SE16 3UQ