Being a council leaseholder
When you buy a flat, or maisonette, you're buying on a lease part of a larger building.
The owner of the block (the council) keeps responsibility for the maintenance of all shared parts and services such as caretaking, lighting and cleaning, and is entitled to recover the cost of managing and maintaining the block. This kind of ownership is called 'leasehold'.
The lease is a contract between you and the council. It sets out details about:
- the meaning of various terms used in the lease
- your rights and responsibilities
- the council's rights and responsibilities
Read our leaseholder handbook for more about being a council leaseholder.
Have your say on housing services in Luton
We encourage leaseholders and tenants to get involved in order to improve the service and help shape future policy.
Contact the Housing Commercial team
Email: HousingLeasehold@luton.gov.uk
Telephone: 01582 546093
Address:
Housing commercial team (leasehold)
Town Hall
George Street
Luton
LU1 2BQ