Leaseholders Frequently Asked Questions

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Eastbourne Homes FAQs

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Can I pay my Service Charge by Standing Order from my bank?	Yes. You can make an arrangement with the Income Officer, Financial Services, 1 Grove Road – Telephone (01323) 415181 to pay each Invoice by six...
A neighbour appears to be running a car repair business from their home. What can be done?	If they are an Eastbourne Homes Tenant they could be breaking their Tenancy Agreement and could face Legal Action. Contact your Area Housing...
Am I allowed to park my caravan/boat in my garden or on my hardstanding?	Generally this is now allowed - you may however seek advice from your Area Housing Officer.
Am I allowed to put up a fence/hedge around my front garden?	You will need to complete an Application for Alterations form, available from our offices or as a download from this website. If you live on an Open...
Am I allowed to repair my car on the road outside my house?	Only if you have to carry out minor routine maintenance on your own vehicle. Caravans & Boats
Are large commercial vehicles allowed to be parked on the Estate roads?	Vehicles over 5 tons cannot be parked on the public highway. With other large commercial vehicles we would always ask that they are parked sensibly,...
Are there different types of leases?	Eastbourne Borough Council normally has two types of Leases. One for flats sold in blocks and one for maisonnette style dwellings (blocks of two,...
Can Eastbourne Homes gain access to an empty leasehold flat?	Where emergency access is required to an empty leasehold flat, a Council Officer will attend the break-in or the Police will be notified. The...
Can I buy my Freehold?	Leaseholders now have the right to buy the Freehold of the block as a group if they and the building qualify. This is known as...
Can I find out the balance on our Painting Fund?	Your individual painting fund balance is available from the Leasehold Administrator, 1 Grove Road – Telephone (01323) 415983.