SERVICE CHARGES ON RESIDENTIAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS

That this House firmly believes that the responsibility for the grounds within residential housing developments should remain with the relevant local councils; is concerned that residential housing developments have been sold to private companies, leading to a lack of service for the local residents; notes that it is unfair that some residents have to pay an additional service charge on top of their council tax for maintenance of outdoor areas; further notes the 412 houses affected in Hamilton, Leicester; considers that local councils have a responsibility to ensure that maintenance work is being carried out throughout the whole of their local authority area; and calls for all private companies responsible for maintenance work on specific residential housing developments to be vetted by the local council as well as the development owners to ensure that the work is being completed to a high standard.