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Thanks everyone for input. And best of luck to all in similar situations. Things are looking a bit bleak. I have contacted a councillor and he has pointed me similar directions. To WOODLAND, I asked if there was a maximum charge that could be given to someone over a period of time. He said he though 25000 was the maximum that could be asked for. Sorry its a bit vague but maybe its a lead to getting yours reduced. LAS2000 is a runner. I have sent an enquiry, has anyone ever managed to walk in and talk to someone. If so would love the details, address etc. I can't find the LEASE organisation. (Not a great search word on google). Would really appreciate a web address or link. I will post up any news I have, bad or good.

I quite often receive notices of intention and proposals. I have seen nothing availing to this amount of money as I would have noticed it. However when I receive these packages they are full of difficult legal docs and jargon so tend to get scanned. I am trying to get hold of something more concrete now. I have no problem with general up keep costs and maintenance. But this figure is sooo high. Most of the time its for a few hundred pounds here and there. 3 years ago we had a ?2-3000 major works which was a bit of a stinker. But we planned it for the year and managed fine. But ?12500 is astronomical. If I pay ?200 every month it will take me over 5 years to payoff. I can replace the windows and electrics in my house for ?3000 independently. (the roof is another matter) I have been offered an interest free payment plan so thats something. I am looking for someone to talk to who has experienced something similar with major works that exceed ?10000. Preferably on a larger housing estate with council tenants. I am happy to contribute to the work but the amount seems so unreasonable to expect someone at my my housing level to have this kind of money.

Dear all I have in the last 2 weeks been landed with an invoice from Southwark Council for Major Works to my building/estate. Whats shocking is it is for ?12,500!! I live in a small 1 bed ex council flat. 50 sqm, ground floor, no lift. (basically the lowest of the low in terms of accommodation). I think I might get new windows (there are 4). And I have seen something relating to electrics and the roof. This has knocked me for 6 and might mean I will have to sell to pay the invoice. I can't be the only one this is happening too. I live on the Lettsom estate in Camberwell. I am of course looking into my rights etc. If anyone has had or is in a similar situation, I would love to share any findings and advice. I am researching the various bodies that support people with similar issues but any guidance from anyone with better knowledge would be very gratefully received. Thanks in advance...