Owners of ex-council flats are being hit with refurbishment bills of up to £65,000 despite a legal cap.
Residents at Taverner and Peckett Square estate in Islington are being charged £45,000 for major worksLeaseholders living in former council homes are facing refurbishment bills of thousands of pounds, despite a legal cap introduced nine years ago.
A £15,000 cap for council refurbishment costs was introduced in 2014 but it is not clear that it has ever been used.Leaseholders George Rego and Emma Clarke, at Taverner and Peckett Square in Islington, said they had been given estimates of £45,000 and were "sick with worry" at the prospect.Mr Rego said: "I pay a service charge and I have not seen any work being done on a yearly basis. Only minor work here and there.
"Overall I think the estate is well run and clean. They should at least try to spread these costs over various years." In 2014, 93-year-old leaseholder Florence Bourne was sent a £50,000 bill by Newham Council for roof repairs.
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