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Council have taken our money illegally
landofmine
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Hi
Advice please
I have been a leaseholder ( Right to Buy) in a block of flats in Westminster for the past 21 years after being a tenant for 7 years. During the 21 years as a leesee our service charge for the year included £180 for the Caretaker's rent. This amount they had taken for the past 21 years.
We have been challenging the Westminster Coucil( our landlords) over the years that we should not be paying for his rent. They disagreed. Two months ago we had a letter from the council saying that they have been told that it was illegal to have taken this money and were waiting on a court ruling.
Now we have had our refund ( paid back the money they illegally had taken from us) but only for the past SIX YEARS. They said that under the Stauary limited they don't have to pay us all the money they illgegally had taken from us. That means they have kept money for the previous 15 years! Suely that can't be right? It is theft!
Any help on this matter
Thank you
Paul
Advice please
I have been a leaseholder ( Right to Buy) in a block of flats in Westminster for the past 21 years after being a tenant for 7 years. During the 21 years as a leesee our service charge for the year included £180 for the Caretaker's rent. This amount they had taken for the past 21 years.
We have been challenging the Westminster Coucil( our landlords) over the years that we should not be paying for his rent. They disagreed. Two months ago we had a letter from the council saying that they have been told that it was illegal to have taken this money and were waiting on a court ruling.
Now we have had our refund ( paid back the money they illegally had taken from us) but only for the past SIX YEARS. They said that under the Stauary limited they don't have to pay us all the money they illgegally had taken from us. That means they have kept money for the previous 15 years! Suely that can't be right? It is theft!
Any help on this matter
Thank you
Paul
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If its illegal then you should report it to the police. If its unlawful, which is more likely the case, then you should refer your case to a solicitor to see what they think.I am an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA). The comments I make are just my opinion and are for discussion purposes only. They are not financial advice and you should not treat them as such. If you feel an area discussed may be relevant to you, then please seek advice from an Independent Financial Adviser local to you.0
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