FAQs

Payments

How can I pay?

Please visit the Payments section of our website. The most efficient method is e-billing with payment via bank transfer or through the Homeowner Portal.

Can I receive invoices by email?

Yes. Please complete this short form to switch your account to ebilling. Once set up, we will no longer send paper invoices.

Ground Rent

You have billed me for ground rent already paid to the previous landlord or their agent.

Please submit evidence of payment via our contact form — including a receipt or statement from the previous landlord or agent and a bank statement showing the payment clearly. The contact form accepts file attachments.

I think your rent demand is incorrect.

Please check your lease first, as the review mechanism and payment dates are set out there. Your landlord will have reviewed these before instructing E&J Estates. If you still believe the demand is wrong, please submit the correct details with supporting evidence via our contact form.

Your Details

My contact details have changed or are incorrect. How do I update my details?

Please use our Report a change form to notify us of the correct details. If your correspondence address has changed, you must notify us in writing; this is a requirement under section 166 of the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.

General

What is E&J Estates and what is its relationship to my landlord?

E&J Estates is appointed by your landlord to act as its agent. We handle the invoicing and collection of ground rent and buildings insurance premiums, arrange landlord consents, assist with property transfers and lease extensions, and appoint specialist managing agents where required. We are not your managing agent and do not provide day-to-day property maintenance services.

Do I need to pay service charges to E&J Estates?

In the vast majority of cases, no. We do not collect service charges, and your service charge arrangements remain with your existing managing agent unless you are specifically advised otherwise by E&J Estates. In rare cases involving certain lease recharge mechanisms, we may collect charges of that nature and will notify you if this applies to your property.

New to E&J Estates & Reporting Changes

Do I need to pay service charges to E&J Estates?

In the vast majority of cases, no. We do not collect service charges, and your service charge arrangements remain with your existing managing agent unless you are specifically advised otherwise by E&J Estates. In rare cases involving certain lease recharge mechanisms, we may collect charges of that nature and will notify you if this applies to your property.

My contact details have changed or are incorrect. How do I update my details?

Please use our Report a change form to notify us of the correct details. If your correspondence address has changed, you must notify us in writing; this is a requirement under section 166 of the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.

You have billed me for ground rent already paid to the previous landlord or their agent.

Please submit evidence of payment via our contact form — including a receipt or statement from the previous landlord or agent and a bank statement showing the payment clearly. The contact form accepts file attachments.

I think your rent demand is incorrect.

Please check your lease first, as the review mechanism and payment dates are set out there. Your landlord will have reviewed these before instructing E&J Estates. If you still believe the demand is wrong, please submit the correct details with supporting evidence via our contact form.

How can I pay?

Please visit the Payments section of our website. The most efficient method is e-billing with payment via bank transfer or through the Homeowner Portal.

Can I receive invoices by email?

Yes. Please complete this short form to switch your account to ebilling. Once set up, we will no longer send paper invoices.

What is E&J Estates and what is its relationship to my landlord?

E&J Estates is appointed by your landlord to act as its agent. We handle the invoicing and collection of ground rent and buildings insurance premiums, arrange landlord consents, assist with property transfers and lease extensions, and appoint specialist managing agents where required. We are not your managing agent and do not provide day-to-day property maintenance services.

Making Payments

My partner and I have separated. Can you pursue payment from my partner only?

If you are both registered as joint owners, you are both jointly and severally liable under the lease. We are unable to become involved in personal disputes between joint owners.

Once referred to external solicitors, why will you no longer deal with me directly?

Once a matter is referred, we freeze your account and all conduct of the case rests with our solicitors. You should direct any further queries to them.

How can I pay my invoice?

The most efficient method is bank transfer using your Tenant Reference number. You can also pay through our Homeowner Portal. We do not offer a Direct Debit facility, but you can set up a standing order directly with your bank. Please see our Payments page for more information.

I have paid ground rent or insurance to my managing agent by mistake. Can you collect it from them?

No. You will need to contact the third party directly to request a refund and then arrange payment to us. If your account is already overdue, charges will continue to accrue in the meantime.

What is my Tenant Reference and where do I find it?

Your Tenant Reference is the unique sequence of letters and numbers assigned to your property. It appears on all invoices and statements from us, labelled ‘Tenant Ref’. You must quote it on all payments and communications so that amounts are correctly allocated to your account.

I am selling my property. Do I still need to pay ground rent?

Yes. Ground rent remains payable until completion. If completion falls after the due date, you should pay in full and ensure your solicitor obtains an apportionment from the purchaser’s solicitor on completion.

Can I access my account online?

Yes. Please see our Homeowner Portal page for information on how to register and log in.

I have sold my property but continue to receive invoices.

We may not yet have received a Notice of Transfer from your purchaser’s solicitors. Please ask your solicitor to approach the purchaser’s solicitors to request that they deal with this requirement. You can also send a copy of the completed transfer document to Transfers@EandJEstates.co.uk and we will update our records.

How can I check whether my payment has been processed?

Log in to our Homeowner Portal to view your account balance. If a payment is not showing, check that you used your correct Tenant Reference. If you used a different reference, please contact us so the payment can be traced and reallocated.

I have sold my property. How do I obtain a refund of ground rent paid after my period of ownership?

This is dealt with as part of your completion apportionment and should be set out on your Completion Statement. Please contact your solicitor directly.

Can I request a statement of my account?

Yes. You can view and download a statement free of charge via our Homeowner Portal. If you require a more up to date statement please contact us. If you require a copy to be sent by email or post, a charge applies. Please contact us to request this.

How much do you charge for services to homeowners?

Our Price List sets out fees for each department and can be downloaded from this website.

What is the difference between an invoice and a statement of account?

An invoice sets out a specific charge that is due for payment. A statement shows the total balance outstanding on your account at the date it was produced. If a figure is shown as a minus on your statement, this reflects a credit balance.

What happens if I do not pay on time?

If payment is not received by the due date, your account will enter our late payment process and charges may be incurred. Full details are set out in our Collections Policy, which is available on this website. If you continue to miss payments, your account may be referred to external solicitors, at which point further costs will apply.

Why have I been charged interest?

Interest is charged in accordance with the terms of your lease on overdue balances. It accrues monthly in arrears from the due date. If payment is received on or before the invoice due date, no interest is charged.

Can I pay in instalments?

Invoices are payable in full by the due date. If you are experiencing financial difficulty, please contact us as soon as possible. We may be able to agree a payment plan to help you avoid further charges.

Why have I been charged a late payment fee?

The charge reflects our administrative cost of pursuing unpaid invoices. Charges are reviewed regularly and have been upheld by Tribunal.

Why do I have to pay ground rent?

Your lease sets out a legal obligation to make periodic ground rent payments to your landlord. The amount, frequency, and any review dates are specified in your lease. Your solicitor should have explained this when you purchased your property.

Why has my ground rent increased?

Your lease specifies when and how ground rent is reviewed, for example by reference to the Retail Price Index. The review mechanism is set out in your lease. Where a review has been completed, we will notify you of the new amount by way of a review notice and on your invoice.

Why have I received a review notice for a period in the past?

Review notices are issued once a review has been completed. It is not always possible to finalise a review exactly on the review date, for instance where we are awaiting publication of an RPI figure. Any backdated adjustment will be set out clearly in the notice.

My insurance invoice only gives me 14 days to pay. Can I spread payments?

The 14-day payment term is set by the insurer’s terms of credit, and we cannot generally extend it. If you are experiencing financial difficulty, please contact our Late Payments Team via the contact form as soon as possible. We may be able to agree a payment plan to help you avoid further charges.

How can I be sure you are entitled to payment from me?

Your landlord’s title to your property is registered at HM Land Registry. All entitlements, including the obligation to pay ground rent and insurance premiums, are set out in your lease.

I have only just received your invoice and the due date has passed.

Invoices are posted or emailed in good time. We cannot control postal delivery times and invoices remain payable by the due date. To avoid this in future, we recommend switching to e-billing.

Account Access

Can I access my account online?

Yes. Please see our Homeowner Portal page for information on how to register and log in.

How can I check whether my payment has been processed?

Log in to our Homeowner Portal to view your account balance. If a payment is not showing, check that you used your correct Tenant Reference. If you used a different reference, please contact us so the payment can be traced and reallocated.

Can I request a statement of my account?

Yes. You can view and download a statement free of charge via our Homeowner Portal. If you require a more up to date statement please contact us. If you require a copy to be sent by email or post, a charge applies. Please contact us to request this.

What is the difference between an invoice and a statement of account?

An invoice sets out a specific charge that is due for payment. A statement shows the total balance outstanding on your account at the date it was produced. If a figure is shown as a minus on your statement, this reflects a credit balance.

Payment Methods

How can I pay my invoice?

The most efficient method is bank transfer using your Tenant Reference number. You can also pay through our Homeowner Portal. We do not offer a Direct Debit facility, but you can set up a standing order directly with your bank. Please see our Payments page for more information.

What is my Tenant Reference and where do I find it?

Your Tenant Reference is the unique sequence of letters and numbers assigned to your property. It appears on all invoices and statements from us, labelled ‘Tenant Ref’. You must quote it on all payments and communications so that amounts are correctly allocated to your account.

Entitlement to Payment

How can I be sure you are entitled to payment from me?

Your landlord’s title to your property is registered at HM Land Registry. All entitlements, including the obligation to pay ground rent and insurance premiums, are set out in your lease.

My partner and I have separated. Can you pursue payment from my partner only?

If you are both registered as joint owners, you are both jointly and severally liable under the lease. We are unable to become involved in personal disputes between joint owners.

Late Payment

What happens if I do not pay on time?

If payment is not received by the due date, your account will enter our late payment process and charges may be incurred. Full details are set out in our Collections Policy, which is available on this website. If you continue to miss payments, your account may be referred to external solicitors, at which point further costs will apply.

Why have I been charged interest?

Interest is charged in accordance with the terms of your lease on overdue balances. It accrues monthly in arrears from the due date. If payment is received on or before the invoice due date, no interest is charged.

Can I pay in instalments?

Invoices are payable in full by the due date. If you are experiencing financial difficulty, please contact us as soon as possible. We may be able to agree a payment plan to help you avoid further charges.

Why have I been charged a late payment fee?

The charge reflects our administrative cost of pursuing unpaid invoices. Charges are reviewed regularly and have been upheld by Tribunal.

Ground Rent

Why do I have to pay ground rent?

Your lease sets out a legal obligation to make periodic ground rent payments to your landlord. The amount, frequency, and any review dates are specified in your lease. Your solicitor should have explained this when you purchased your property.

Why has my ground rent increased?

Your lease specifies when and how ground rent is reviewed, for example by reference to the Retail Price Index. The review mechanism is set out in your lease. Where a review has been completed, we will notify you of the new amount by way of a review notice and on your invoice.

Why have I received a review notice for a period in the past?

Review notices are issued once a review has been completed. It is not always possible to finalise a review exactly on the review date, for instance where we are awaiting publication of an RPI figure. Any backdated adjustment will be set out clearly in the notice.

Fees

How much do you charge for services to homeowners?

Our Price List sets out fees for each department and can be downloaded from this website.

Property Transactions

I am selling my property. Do I still need to pay ground rent?

Yes. Ground rent remains payable until completion. If completion falls after the due date, you should pay in full and ensure your solicitor obtains an apportionment from the purchaser’s solicitor on completion.

I have sold my property but continue to receive invoices.

We may not yet have received a Notice of Transfer from your purchaser’s solicitors. Please ask your solicitor to approach the purchaser’s solicitors to request that they deal with this requirement. You can also send a copy of the completed transfer document to Transfers@EandJEstates.co.uk and we will update our records.

I have sold my property. How do I obtain a refund of ground rent paid after my period of ownership?

This is dealt with as part of your completion apportionment and should be set out on your Completion Statement. Please contact your solicitor directly.

Invoices and Correspondence

I have only just received your invoice and the due date has passed.

Invoices are posted or emailed in good time. We cannot control postal delivery times and invoices remain payable by the due date. To avoid this in future, we recommend switching to e-billing.

My partner and I have separated. Can you pursue payment from my partner only?

If you are both registered as joint owners, you are both jointly and severally liable under the lease. We are unable to become involved in personal disputes between joint owners.

Debt Recovery

Once referred to external solicitors, why will you no longer deal with me directly?

Once a matter is referred, we freeze your account and all conduct of the case rests with our solicitors. You should direct any further queries to them.

I have paid ground rent or insurance to my managing agent by mistake. Can you collect it from them?

No. You will need to contact the third party directly to request a refund and then arrange payment to us. If your account is already overdue, charges will continue to accrue in the meantime.

Insurance Payments

My insurance invoice only gives me 14 days to pay. Can I spread payments?

The 14-day payment term is set by the insurer’s terms of credit, and we cannot generally extend it. If you are experiencing financial difficulty, please contact our Late Payments Team via the contact form as soon as possible. We may be able to agree a payment plan to help you avoid further charges.

Post-Sale

I have sold my property but you are still writing to me.

We may not yet have received a Notice of Transfer from your purchaser’s solicitors. Please ask your solicitor to approach the purchaser’s solicitors to request that they deal with this requirement. You can also send a copy of the completed transfer document to Transfers@EandJEstates.co.uk and we will update our records.

I have recently purchased a property but the invoice refers to arrears from before I was the owner.

Please contact your solicitor. They should have made arrangements for any outstanding arrears to be dealt with on completion.

Documentation

How do I obtain a copy of my lease?

Ask your solicitor for a copy in the first instance, or obtain one from HM Land Registry. If neither option is available, our Legal Team may be able to assist, but obtaining it via your solicitor or the Land Registry will generally be quicker and cheaper.

Process

I am selling my property. What steps do I need to take?

Continue paying ground rent and insurance premiums until completion. Your solicitor must obtain our standard enquiries pack. The pack sets out all steps required before and after completion. Your solicitor will handle apportionments on completion.

Selling your property

How do I obtain a copy of my lease?

Ask your solicitor for a copy in the first instance, or obtain one from HM Land Registry. If neither option is available, our Legal Team may be able to assist, but obtaining it via your solicitor or the Land Registry will generally be quicker and cheaper.

I have sold my property but you are still writing to me.

We may not yet have received a Notice of Transfer from your purchaser’s solicitors. Please ask your solicitor to approach the purchaser’s solicitors to request that they deal with this requirement. You can also send a copy of the completed transfer document to Transfers@EandJEstates.co.uk and we will update our records.

I have recently purchased a property but the invoice refers to arrears from before I was the owner.

Please contact your solicitor. They should have made arrangements for any outstanding arrears to be dealt with on completion.

I am selling my property. What steps do I need to take?

Continue paying ground rent and insurance premiums until completion. Your solicitor must obtain our standard enquiries pack. The pack sets out all steps required before and after completion. Your solicitor will handle apportionments on completion.

Data and Privacy

What do you do with the information I provide about my tenant?

The information is held securely in accordance with our data privacy policy. We do not share personal data except with the appointed managing agent or where required by a public authority such as the police, fire brigade, or local authority. Aggregated occupancy data may be shared with insurers and local authorities where relevant to HMO licensing or insurance risk assessment.

What is the legal definition of an underletting – is this the same as a tenancy or rental agreement?

An underletting is any arrangement under which you give another person the right to exclusively occupy your property for a period of time, while your own lease remains in place.

It does not matter what the agreement is called or how long it lasts. A tenancy agreement, rental agreement or other arrangement giving someone exclusive use of the property all amount to an underletting.

For example, granting someone exclusive occupation of your property for six months under a tenancy agreement is an underletting, but so too may be granting exclusive occupation for a much shorter period, such as three days.

If your lease requires notice of, or the landlord’s consent to, an underletting, this requirement applies regardless of the length of the arrangement or how it is described.

Is supplying an undertenants information to the landlord a breach of GDPR?

No. Where your lease requires you to notify the landlord of an underletting, provide details of the undertenant or obtain the landlord’s consent to an underletting, providing the information reasonably required for that purpose does not breach UK GDPR.

Data protection legislation allows personal information to be processed where this is necessary in connection with the performance of a contract. Your lease is a contract between you and your landlord and, where it contains obligations relating to underletting, the landlord is entitled to request and process the information reasonably necessary to administer those obligations.

The undertenant does not therefore need to provide separate consent for their information to be supplied to the landlord for this purpose.

Fees

Is there a charge for consent or registration of a sub-letting?

Where your lease requires the landlord to grant consent or formally acknowledge a notice, charges may apply. Please see our information about subletting.

Notification

Do I need to tell you that I have let my property?

Yes. We record occupancy information for several purposes, including ensuring that insurance cover accurately reflects occupancy rates and providing accurate information to emergency services if required. Your lease may also impose a formal notification or consent obligation. Please notify us regardless of whether your lease specifically requires it.

Sub-Letting your property

Do I need my landlord’s consent to let my property?

This depends on the terms of your lease. Some leases prohibit sub-letting entirely, some require the landlord’s formal consent, and others require you to serve a notice. Please review your lease carefully. Where consent is required, we may carry out checks with the managing agent before granting it.

Is there a charge for consent or registration of a sub-letting?

Where your lease requires the landlord to grant consent or formally acknowledge a notice, charges may apply. Please see our information about subletting.

What do you do with the information I provide about my tenant?

The information is held securely in accordance with our data privacy policy. We do not share personal data except with the appointed managing agent or where required by a public authority such as the police, fire brigade, or local authority. Aggregated occupancy data may be shared with insurers and local authorities where relevant to HMO licensing or insurance risk assessment.

What is the legal definition of an underletting – is this the same as a tenancy or rental agreement?

An underletting is any arrangement under which you give another person the right to exclusively occupy your property for a period of time, while your own lease remains in place.

It does not matter what the agreement is called or how long it lasts. A tenancy agreement, rental agreement or other arrangement giving someone exclusive use of the property all amount to an underletting.

For example, granting someone exclusive occupation of your property for six months under a tenancy agreement is an underletting, but so too may be granting exclusive occupation for a much shorter period, such as three days.

If your lease requires notice of, or the landlord’s consent to, an underletting, this requirement applies regardless of the length of the arrangement or how it is described.

Is supplying an undertenants information to the landlord a breach of GDPR?

No. Where your lease requires you to notify the landlord of an underletting, provide details of the undertenant or obtain the landlord’s consent to an underletting, providing the information reasonably required for that purpose does not breach UK GDPR.

Data protection legislation allows personal information to be processed where this is necessary in connection with the performance of a contract. Your lease is a contract between you and your landlord and, where it contains obligations relating to underletting, the landlord is entitled to request and process the information reasonably necessary to administer those obligations.

The undertenant does not therefore need to provide separate consent for their information to be supplied to the landlord for this purpose.

Do I need to tell you that I have let my property?

Yes. We record occupancy information for several purposes, including ensuring that insurance cover accurately reflects occupancy rates and providing accurate information to emergency services if required. Your lease may also impose a formal notification or consent obligation. Please notify us regardless of whether your lease specifically requires it.

Developer Variations

How is E&J approaching Countryside, Crest Nicholson, and Taylor Wimpey lease variations?

Freeholder clients of E&J have undertaken to vary all long-term residential leases from these developers that include doubling ground rent terms (where rent doubles every 10 or 15 years). Since 2018 we have contacted affected leaseholders to offer replacement with an RPI-linked term. Under our current policy, all qualifying leases will now be varied so that the ground rent is reset to the amount specified when the lease was originally granted and will not increase further. You do not need to take any action if your lease qualifies. If you believe you have a qualifying lease and have not been contacted, or if you previously paid an increased ground rent and believe you may be due a refund, please contact us.

Deed of Variation

Can my lease be varied or changed?

Your landlord considers all requests for a deed of variation on a case by case basis. There is not normally an automatic entitlement to a variation and the landlord is not obliged to agree to one. If you would like to request a variation to your lease, please submit your request using our dedicated deed of variation request form.

Freehold Purchase

Can I buy the freehold of my property?

This depends on whether your property is a flat or a house. If your property is a flat, you cannot purchase the freehold individually, but as a group of leaseholders you may have the right to participate in a collective enfranchisement under the relevant legislation. If your property is a house, you may have an individual right to acquire the freehold. In either case, your landlord holds the freehold as a long-term investment and is not obliged to offer a sale unless the statutory process has been initiated and a valuation undertaken. We recommend you take independent legal advice.

Lease Extension

Can I extend my lease?

Yes. You may have a statutory right to a lease extension under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993. Your landlord no longer offers informal lease extensions outside that statutory process. We recommend you seek independent legal advice on how the statutory procedure works and the premium likely to be payable.

Further information.

Alterations

Do I need the landlord’s permission to make alterations?

Some alterations do not require permission — for example, internal redecoration, minor plumbing and electrical works, like-for-like kitchen and bathroom upgrades, and new interior doors. Any other alterations or additions generally require the landlord’s prior consent. If works have already been carried out without consent, you should apply for retrospective permission. Please refer to our Alterations information.

Alterations to your property or lease

Can I extend my lease?

Yes. You may have a statutory right to a lease extension under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993. Your landlord no longer offers informal lease extensions outside that statutory process. We recommend you seek independent legal advice on how the statutory procedure works and the premium likely to be payable.

Further information.

Can I buy the freehold of my property?

This depends on whether your property is a flat or a house. If your property is a flat, you cannot purchase the freehold individually, but as a group of leaseholders you may have the right to participate in a collective enfranchisement under the relevant legislation. If your property is a house, you may have an individual right to acquire the freehold. In either case, your landlord holds the freehold as a long-term investment and is not obliged to offer a sale unless the statutory process has been initiated and a valuation undertaken. We recommend you take independent legal advice.

Can my lease be varied or changed?

Your landlord considers all requests for a deed of variation on a case by case basis. There is not normally an automatic entitlement to a variation and the landlord is not obliged to agree to one. If you would like to request a variation to your lease, please submit your request using our dedicated deed of variation request form.

How is E&J approaching Countryside, Crest Nicholson, and Taylor Wimpey lease variations?

Freeholder clients of E&J have undertaken to vary all long-term residential leases from these developers that include doubling ground rent terms (where rent doubles every 10 or 15 years). Since 2018 we have contacted affected leaseholders to offer replacement with an RPI-linked term. Under our current policy, all qualifying leases will now be varied so that the ground rent is reset to the amount specified when the lease was originally granted and will not increase further. You do not need to take any action if your lease qualifies. If you believe you have a qualifying lease and have not been contacted, or if you previously paid an increased ground rent and believe you may be due a refund, please contact us.

Do I need the landlord’s permission to make alterations?

Some alterations do not require permission — for example, internal redecoration, minor plumbing and electrical works, like-for-like kitchen and bathroom upgrades, and new interior doors. Any other alterations or additions generally require the landlord’s prior consent. If works have already been carried out without consent, you should apply for retrospective permission. Please refer to our Alterations information.

Managing Agent Performance

I want to raise concerns about the performance of my managing agent.

In the first instance, please escalate your concerns with your managing agent directly. If your concerns remain unresolved, please contact us.

Fire Safety Documentation

I have been told I need a copy of an EWS1 form, FRAEW, or Fire Risk Assessment for my property. Who should I contact?

Please contact your managing agent to discuss such requests.

Service Charges

I have questions about my service charge or year-end accounts. Who should I contact?

Your managing agent is responsible for preparing and issuing service charge estimates and year-end accounts. Please contact your managing agent directly for any queries relating to these matters.

Maintenance Responsibilities

What am I responsible for maintaining in my property?

Your lease describes the boundaries of your property and its demise, which sets out all elements you are directly responsible for maintaining. This typically includes the interior of the property and certain fixtures. Please refer to your lease for the full extent of your maintenance obligations.

What are the common parts of my building and who manages them?

Common parts are the areas of the building shared by or accessible to all leaseholders, such as common staircases, landings, and communal gardens. Your managing agent collects service charges and oversees the maintenance and upkeep of the common parts. Please contact your managing agent for any concerns about the condition of common areas.

My property requires maintenance or repair. Who do I contact?

E&J Estates does not provide property maintenance services. Please contact whoever manages your property day-to-day, which will usually be the party to whom you pay your service charges. If you are unsure who is responsible, your lease will set out the management obligations. Some leases place self-maintenance obligations on leaseholders for certain elements such as drains, roofs, gardens, and common parts.

Noise and Anti-Social Behaviour

What do I do about unacceptable noise or anti-social behaviour?

If your building has a managing agent, contact them in the first instance. If not, please refer to the Noise and Anti-Social Behaviour guidance document available on this website.

Lease Enforcement

What do I do if I want the landlord to take legal action against a neighbour for a breach of lease?

Please refer to the Breaches document on this website, which sets out the process and what information we will need.

Property

What are the common parts of my building and who manages them?

Common parts are the areas of the building shared by or accessible to all leaseholders, such as common staircases, landings, and communal gardens. Your managing agent collects service charges and oversees the maintenance and upkeep of the common parts. Please contact your managing agent for any concerns about the condition of common areas.

My property requires maintenance or repair. Who do I contact?

E&J Estates does not provide property maintenance services. Please contact whoever manages your property day-to-day, which will usually be the party to whom you pay your service charges. If you are unsure who is responsible, your lease will set out the management obligations. Some leases place self-maintenance obligations on leaseholders for certain elements such as drains, roofs, gardens, and common parts.

I have questions about my service charge or year-end accounts. Who should I contact?

Your managing agent is responsible for preparing and issuing service charge estimates and year-end accounts. Please contact your managing agent directly for any queries relating to these matters.

I have been told I need a copy of an EWS1 form, FRAEW, or Fire Risk Assessment for my property. Who should I contact?

Please contact your managing agent to discuss such requests.

I want to raise concerns about the performance of my managing agent.

In the first instance, please escalate your concerns with your managing agent directly. If your concerns remain unresolved, please contact us.

What do I do about unacceptable noise or anti-social behaviour?

If your building has a managing agent, contact them in the first instance. If not, please refer to the Noise and Anti-Social Behaviour guidance document available on this website.

What do I do if I want the landlord to take legal action against a neighbour for a breach of lease?

Please refer to the Breaches document on this website, which sets out the process and what information we will need.

What am I responsible for maintaining in my property?

Your lease describes the boundaries of your property and its demise, which sets out all elements you are directly responsible for maintaining. This typically includes the interior of the property and certain fixtures. Please refer to your lease for the full extent of your maintenance obligations.

Leaseholder Deed of Certificate

I own my property through shared ownership. What do I need to declare?

The LDoC contains a specific section for shared ownership leases. You must declare the percentage share you owned in the property. Without this information, your building owner will assume 100% ownership and the wrong cost cap may be applied.

What evidence do I need to provide with my LDoC?

The LDoC itself sets out what is required. Common examples include: a utility bill or council tax bill in your name at the property dated 14 February 2022 (to confirm it was your main home); a copy of the HM Land Registry title showing current ownership and the last sale date; a copy of your sale contract or completion statement confirming the price you paid; and if you are a shared ownership leaseholder, a copy of your shared ownership lease and associated documentation confirming your percentage share at 14 February 2022.

What is a Leaseholder Deed of Certificate (LDoC) and why do I need to complete it?

The LDoC is a form introduced by the Building Safety Act 2022. It enables your landlord to establish whether you qualify for financial protections against certain building safety costs, and if so, what your maximum contribution towards those costs will be.

The protections apply to buildings in England that are at least 11 metres or 5 storeys in height, contain at least 2 units, and were built before 28 June 2022. They do not apply to all leaseholders — your eligibility depends on factors including whether the property was your main home on 14 February 2022 and the price you paid for it.

Completing and returning the LDoC is important. Without it, your property will not benefit from the cost protections the Act provides, and you and future leaseholders of your property may remain fully liable for building safety costs under your existing service charge apportionment.

What happens if I do not return the LDoC?

Your property will not qualify for the leaseholder protections against building safety costs provided by the Building Safety Act 2022. Any costs from which you might otherwise have been protected could be charged to you and future leaseholders of your property in full, in accordance with your lease’s service charge apportionment. Please return the form by the deadline stated in our letter.

Does receiving an LDoC request mean there is a defect in my building?

Not necessarily. The obligation to issue the Landlord Certificate and request an LDoC applies in certain circumstances whether or not a building safety defect has been identified. In some cases we issue these documents as part of routine compliance when a property is being sold, rather than in response to a known defect.

I did not own my property on 14 February 2022. What should I do?

The current owner is responsible for completing the LDoC, but you may need to obtain information from the previous owner or your conveyancer to confirm the ownership and occupancy status of the property on that date. The previous owner is required to confirm their ownership status as at 14 February 2022 if asked.

I no longer own this property but I did on 14 February 2022. What should I do?

You need to supply the LDoC to the current owner of the property and notify us that you have done so. This will allow the current owner to evidence the ownership history and confirm the sale or transfer of the property.

Landlord Certificates

What is a Landlord Certificate and why have I received one?

A Landlord Certificate is a document your landlord is required to issue under the Building Safety Act 2022 (the Act) and associated regulations. It sets out key information about the building and the landlord, and is used to establish what protections apply to leaseholders in relation to building safety costs — particularly the costs of remedying historical fire safety defects.

You will receive a Landlord Certificate in certain circumstances specified by the Act, including where your landlord becomes aware of a relevant building safety defect, or where you are selling your property. Receiving one does not necessarily mean a defect has been found — the certificate may be issued as a precautionary step.

The certificate does not require any action from you unless it is accompanied by a request for a Leaseholder Deed of Certificate (see below).

Leaseholder Certificates

What is a Leaseholder Deed of Certificate (LDoC) and why do I need to complete it?

The LDoC is a form introduced by the Building Safety Act 2022. It enables your landlord to establish whether you qualify for financial protections against certain building safety costs, and if so, what your maximum contribution towards those costs will be.

The protections apply to buildings in England that are at least 11 metres or 5 storeys in height, contain at least 2 units, and were built before 28 June 2022. They do not apply to all leaseholders — your eligibility depends on factors including whether the property was your main home on 14 February 2022 and the price you paid for it.

Completing and returning the LDoC is important. Without it, your property will not benefit from the cost protections the Act provides, and you and future leaseholders of your property may remain fully liable for building safety costs under your existing service charge apportionment.

What happens if I do not return the LDoC?

Your property will not qualify for the leaseholder protections against building safety costs provided by the Building Safety Act 2022. Any costs from which you might otherwise have been protected could be charged to you and future leaseholders of your property in full, in accordance with your lease’s service charge apportionment. Please return the form by the deadline stated in our letter.

Does receiving an LDoC request mean there is a defect in my building?

Not necessarily. The obligation to issue the Landlord Certificate and request an LDoC applies in certain circumstances whether or not a building safety defect has been identified. In some cases we issue these documents as part of routine compliance when a property is being sold, rather than in response to a known defect.

I did not own my property on 14 February 2022. What should I do?

The current owner is responsible for completing the LDoC, but you may need to obtain information from the previous owner or your conveyancer to confirm the ownership and occupancy status of the property on that date. The previous owner is required to confirm their ownership status as at 14 February 2022 if asked.

I no longer own this property but I did on 14 February 2022. What should I do?

You need to supply the LDoC to the current owner of the property and notify us that you have done so. This will allow the current owner to evidence the ownership history and confirm the sale or transfer of the property.

I own my property through shared ownership. What do I need to declare?

The LDoC contains a specific section for shared ownership leases. You must declare the percentage share you owned in the property. Without this information, your building owner will assume 100% ownership and the wrong cost cap may be applied.

What evidence do I need to provide with my LDoC?

The LDoC itself sets out what is required. Common examples include: a utility bill or council tax bill in your name at the property dated 14 February 2022 (to confirm it was your main home); a copy of the HM Land Registry title showing current ownership and the last sale date; a copy of your sale contract or completion statement confirming the price you paid; and if you are a shared ownership leaseholder, a copy of your shared ownership lease and associated documentation confirming your percentage share at 14 February 2022.

What is a Landlord Certificate and why have I received one?

A Landlord Certificate is a document your landlord is required to issue under the Building Safety Act 2022 (the Act) and associated regulations. It sets out key information about the building and the landlord, and is used to establish what protections apply to leaseholders in relation to building safety costs — particularly the costs of remedying historical fire safety defects.

You will receive a Landlord Certificate in certain circumstances specified by the Act, including where your landlord becomes aware of a relevant building safety defect, or where you are selling your property. Receiving one does not necessarily mean a defect has been found — the certificate may be issued as a precautionary step.

The certificate does not require any action from you unless it is accompanied by a request for a Leaseholder Deed of Certificate (see below).

Payments

When do I have to pay my insurance premium?

Payment is due within 14 days of the date of invoice, as confirmed on the invoice itself. If you anticipate difficulty paying, please contact us as soon as possible.

Premiums

I have never made a claim. Why is my premium not lower?

Claims history is one factor in setting your premium, but insurers also take into account construction type, flood risk, geographic location, fire safety status, and other underwriting considerations. A clean claims history is therefore only part of the picture.

Can I challenge the premium for my building?

Yes, subject to a specific process. You must provide three alternative quotations detailing cover, excess levels, and principal terms and conditions; a copy of the policy wording; a statement of fact confirming the construction details and claims history provided to those insurers (including any fire safety risks); and confirmation that each insurer holds a UK S&P credit rating of A- or better. If these conditions are met, we will ask our insurers to review the position. We are unlikely to permit cover to move away from our group programme.

How is my insurance excess determined?

Excesses reflect insurers’ assessment of risk based on claims history for the individual building and statistical data on flood, escape of water, and other perils in the relevant area. Buildings with a history of claims may face higher excesses at renewal.

How is the insurance premium apportioned between leaseholders in my block?

Premiums are apportioned in accordance with the terms of your lease.

Does an EWS1 rating automatically reduce my insurance premium?

No. Insurers do not use EWS1 ratings as a primary factor in setting premiums. They assess the Estimated Maximum Loss, which is based on construction materials, presence of combustible cladding or insulation, timber balconies, and similar factors. EWS1 is focused on life safety and evacuation, which is a different assessment from fire spread and structural damage risk. It is therefore possible to have a strong EWS1 rating but a high premium where combustible materials remain present.

My building has unsafe cladding but is safe to occupy with a waking watch or upgraded alarm. Why has my premium still increased?

Although your building is safe for occupation, insurers are still exposed to an increased risk of fire damage and a potentially higher Estimated Maximum Loss while the cladding defect remains unresolved. Premiums are likely to reduce once remediation is complete.

Renewal

What was the outcome of the 2026 insurance renewal?

Renewal was completed on 25 March 2026. Our brokers negotiated with Zurich and Ecclesiastical individually on each building. Many buildings will see reduced premiums, particularly those where fire safety defects have been remediated. Some buildings with adverse claims history or outstanding fire safety defects will face increases. The sum insured indexation rate for 2026 has been set at 3.7%. Further detail is available in the leaseholder disclosures, which will be published to the Homeowner Portal.

How are we approaching the 2027 Insurance Renewal

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Commission and Costs

Why does my landlord receive an insurance commission?

Penult Capital Partners Limited, your landlord’s regulated insurance department, carries out a substantial range of work in connection with the insurance programme. This includes invoicing and premium collection, appointment and management of brokers and insurers, claims co-ordination, tendering, management of reinstatement cost assessments, distribution of FCA-mandated leaseholder disclosures, and regulatory compliance. The commission paid by insurers reflects this work. It does not inherently increase the cost of insurance — if Penult did not carry out this work, it would have to be done by the insurer or broker at cost. Our commission level is among the lowest in the sector.

Claims

How do I log a buildings insurance claim?

To make an insurance claim please see the contact details on your certificate of insurance. You can access your certificate on our Homeowner Portal

Policy and Cover

What does the Alternative Accommodation/Loss of Rent cover provide?

If an insured event makes a residential unit uninhabitable, the policy covers reasonable alternative accommodation costs while repairs are carried out. Where the property is let, the cover also allows continued payment of rent to the leaseholder during that period.

Is my mortgage lender’s interest noted on the policy?

Yes. The policy automatically notes the interest of freeholders, leaseholders, mortgagees, and debenture holders. You do not need to arrange for your lender’s interest to be noted separately.

Am I in a flood risk area and how does that affect my insurance?

Insurers maintain detailed flood mapping data, categorising regions as high, medium and low risk. This data is compiled from years of information on the actual flooding experience in different areas, as well as individual homes. Both premiums and excesses may increase in higher risk zones, or where an individual property has suffered flooding.

Who arranges the insurance for my property?

Our sister company Penult Capital Partners Ltd arranges our group insurance programme on behalf of your landlord. Penult Capital Partners Ltd is an Appointed Representative of Arthur J Gallagher (UK) Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered Office: The Walbrook Building, 25 Walbrook, London EC4N 8AW. Registered in England and Wales. Company Number: 01193013. Our main buildings insurers are currently Zurich, Ecclesiastical and AXA.

Where can I find the insurance policy documents and leaseholder disclosures for my property?

The disclosure documents can be found in the relevant links, below

Insurance certificate and leaseholder disclosure documents, including policy wordings and insurer policy summaries, are available via the Homeowner Portal.

Why does my landlord insure the portfolio as a whole rather than each building separately?

Bulk placement generally achieves better pricing and terms, and can secure cover for buildings that would be difficult to insure individually. All buildings are nonetheless priced individually on their own risk profile. The FCA recognised the merits of this approach in its September 2022 report on insurance for multi-occupancy buildings.

Can I arrange buildings insurance myself?

No. It is your landlord’s obligation under the lease to arrange buildings insurance and the landlord is in a better position to obtain adequate cover on suitable terms. Individual leaseholders are not permitted to place alternative cover.

Why does my building have terrorism insurance?

The UK remains at material risk of terrorism. Landlords are generally required by their leases to insure prudently against a range of risks, and the First-tier Tribunal has consistently agreed that terrorism cover is appropriate. The RICS Management Code also states that serious consideration must be given to arranging it. Premiums reflect geographic risk and are currently reducing across the market.

Insurance Complaints Procedure

Insurance Complaints Policy

Your complaint will be logged and forwarded to our insurance team for review. You will receive an acknowledgement within 3 working days.

If your complaint is around premium or freeholder commission levels, we will provide a response within 15 working days. This will inform you of the outcome of our investigation and any actions taken as a result. We may alternatively advise any reasons if the investigation will take longer than expected.

If you are dissatisfied with our response and wish to escalate your complaint, we will immediately forward your escalated complaint to our insurance brokers, Arthur J Gallagher (UK) Ltd. They will respond to you directly using their own complaints procedures.

If your initial complaint is more complex, we will forward it immediately upon receipt to Arthur J Gallagher (UK) Ltd and they will respond to you directly.

Should you be dissatisfied with Arthur J Gallagher (UK) Ltd’s final response, they will advise you of further recourse available to you from the Financial Ombudsman Service.

Insurance Complaint Form

Insurance

Where can I find the insurance policy documents and leaseholder disclosures for my property?

The disclosure documents can be found in the relevant links, below

Insurance certificate and leaseholder disclosure documents, including policy wordings and insurer policy summaries, are available via the Homeowner Portal.

I have never made a claim. Why is my premium not lower?

Claims history is one factor in setting your premium, but insurers also take into account construction type, flood risk, geographic location, fire safety status, and other underwriting considerations. A clean claims history is therefore only part of the picture.

Why does my landlord insure the portfolio as a whole rather than each building separately?

Bulk placement generally achieves better pricing and terms, and can secure cover for buildings that would be difficult to insure individually. All buildings are nonetheless priced individually on their own risk profile. The FCA recognised the merits of this approach in its September 2022 report on insurance for multi-occupancy buildings.

When do I have to pay my insurance premium?

Payment is due within 14 days of the date of invoice, as confirmed on the invoice itself. If you anticipate difficulty paying, please contact us as soon as possible.

Can I arrange buildings insurance myself?

No. It is your landlord’s obligation under the lease to arrange buildings insurance and the landlord is in a better position to obtain adequate cover on suitable terms. Individual leaseholders are not permitted to place alternative cover.

Insurance Complaints Policy

Your complaint will be logged and forwarded to our insurance team for review. You will receive an acknowledgement within 3 working days.

If your complaint is around premium or freeholder commission levels, we will provide a response within 15 working days. This will inform you of the outcome of our investigation and any actions taken as a result. We may alternatively advise any reasons if the investigation will take longer than expected.

If you are dissatisfied with our response and wish to escalate your complaint, we will immediately forward your escalated complaint to our insurance brokers, Arthur J Gallagher (UK) Ltd. They will respond to you directly using their own complaints procedures.

If your initial complaint is more complex, we will forward it immediately upon receipt to Arthur J Gallagher (UK) Ltd and they will respond to you directly.

Should you be dissatisfied with Arthur J Gallagher (UK) Ltd’s final response, they will advise you of further recourse available to you from the Financial Ombudsman Service.

Insurance Complaint Form

Why does my building have terrorism insurance?

The UK remains at material risk of terrorism. Landlords are generally required by their leases to insure prudently against a range of risks, and the First-tier Tribunal has consistently agreed that terrorism cover is appropriate. The RICS Management Code also states that serious consideration must be given to arranging it. Premiums reflect geographic risk and are currently reducing across the market.

What does the Alternative Accommodation/Loss of Rent cover provide?

If an insured event makes a residential unit uninhabitable, the policy covers reasonable alternative accommodation costs while repairs are carried out. Where the property is let, the cover also allows continued payment of rent to the leaseholder during that period.

Is my mortgage lender’s interest noted on the policy?

Yes. The policy automatically notes the interest of freeholders, leaseholders, mortgagees, and debenture holders. You do not need to arrange for your lender’s interest to be noted separately.

Am I in a flood risk area and how does that affect my insurance?

Insurers maintain detailed flood mapping data, categorising regions as high, medium and low risk. This data is compiled from years of information on the actual flooding experience in different areas, as well as individual homes. Both premiums and excesses may increase in higher risk zones, or where an individual property has suffered flooding.

How do I log a buildings insurance claim?

To make an insurance claim please see the contact details on your certificate of insurance. You can access your certificate on our Homeowner Portal

Why does my landlord receive an insurance commission?

Penult Capital Partners Limited, your landlord’s regulated insurance department, carries out a substantial range of work in connection with the insurance programme. This includes invoicing and premium collection, appointment and management of brokers and insurers, claims co-ordination, tendering, management of reinstatement cost assessments, distribution of FCA-mandated leaseholder disclosures, and regulatory compliance. The commission paid by insurers reflects this work. It does not inherently increase the cost of insurance — if Penult did not carry out this work, it would have to be done by the insurer or broker at cost. Our commission level is among the lowest in the sector.

What was the outcome of the 2026 insurance renewal?

Renewal was completed on 25 March 2026. Our brokers negotiated with Zurich and Ecclesiastical individually on each building. Many buildings will see reduced premiums, particularly those where fire safety defects have been remediated. Some buildings with adverse claims history or outstanding fire safety defects will face increases. The sum insured indexation rate for 2026 has been set at 3.7%. Further detail is available in the leaseholder disclosures, which will be published to the Homeowner Portal.

How are we approaching the 2027 Insurance Renewal

Content coming soon

Can I challenge the premium for my building?

Yes, subject to a specific process. You must provide three alternative quotations detailing cover, excess levels, and principal terms and conditions; a copy of the policy wording; a statement of fact confirming the construction details and claims history provided to those insurers (including any fire safety risks); and confirmation that each insurer holds a UK S&P credit rating of A- or better. If these conditions are met, we will ask our insurers to review the position. We are unlikely to permit cover to move away from our group programme.

How is my insurance excess determined?

Excesses reflect insurers’ assessment of risk based on claims history for the individual building and statistical data on flood, escape of water, and other perils in the relevant area. Buildings with a history of claims may face higher excesses at renewal.

How is the insurance premium apportioned between leaseholders in my block?

Premiums are apportioned in accordance with the terms of your lease.

Does an EWS1 rating automatically reduce my insurance premium?

No. Insurers do not use EWS1 ratings as a primary factor in setting premiums. They assess the Estimated Maximum Loss, which is based on construction materials, presence of combustible cladding or insulation, timber balconies, and similar factors. EWS1 is focused on life safety and evacuation, which is a different assessment from fire spread and structural damage risk. It is therefore possible to have a strong EWS1 rating but a high premium where combustible materials remain present.

Who arranges the insurance for my property?

Our sister company Penult Capital Partners Ltd arranges our group insurance programme on behalf of your landlord. Penult Capital Partners Ltd is an Appointed Representative of Arthur J Gallagher (UK) Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered Office: The Walbrook Building, 25 Walbrook, London EC4N 8AW. Registered in England and Wales. Company Number: 01193013. Our main buildings insurers are currently Zurich, Ecclesiastical and AXA.

My building has unsafe cladding but is safe to occupy with a waking watch or upgraded alarm. Why has my premium still increased?

Although your building is safe for occupation, insurers are still exposed to an increased risk of fire damage and a potentially higher Estimated Maximum Loss while the cladding defect remains unresolved. Premiums are likely to reduce once remediation is complete.

Complaints Policy

General Complaints Policy

The complaint will be logged and forwarded to the relevant department head for their review.

You will receive an acknowledgment within 3 working days and we will inform you of the person appointed to deal with your complaint. We endeavour to ensure the person appointed, where possible, is not directly involved in the matter which is the subject of the complaint.

Within 15 working days of receipt of your completed complaints form, the person dealing with your complaint will write to you. They will inform you of the outcome of the investigation and of any actions taken as a result. They may alternatively advise any reasons if the investigation will take longer than expected.

If you are not satisfied with our findings at this point you may advise us of this. The complaint will then be escalated for further review by a senior colleague. We will again write to you with the result of this further review within 15 working days of your advice.

If we have not acknowledged or resolved your complaint to your satisfaction with 8 weeks from its first notification, you may refer the matter to The Property Ombudsman Service (TPOS).

TPOS is a free and impartial service that resolves disputes between consumers and agents fairly.

You must refer the complaint to TPOS within 12 months of issue of our final response to your complaint (the “final viewpoint letter”).

You can bring the complaint to the attention of TPOS by writing to them at:

The Property Ombudsman
Milford House
43-55 Milford St
Salisbury
Wiltshire SP1 2BP


or e-mail to admin@tpos.co.uk.

Further details on how the scheme works is available at www.tpos.co.uk.

Insurance Complaints Policy

Your complaint will be logged and forwarded to our insurance team for review. You will receive an acknowledgement within 3 working days.

If your complaint is around premium or freeholder commission levels, we will provide a response within 15 working days. This will inform you of the outcome of our investigation and any actions taken as a result. We may alternatively advise any reasons if the investigation will take longer than expected.

If you are dissatisfied with our response and wish to escalate your complaint, we will immediately forward your escalated complaint to our insurance brokers, Arthur J Gallagher (UK) Ltd. They will respond to you directly using their own complaints procedures.

If your initial complaint is more complex, we will forward it immediately upon receipt to Arthur J Gallagher (UK) Ltd and they will respond to you directly.

Should you be dissatisfied with Arthur J Gallagher (UK) Ltd’s final response, they will advise you of further recourse available to you from the Financial Ombudsman Service.

Insurance Complaint Form

Making a Complaint

How do I make a complaint?

We aim to provide homeowners with a high-quality service. Our complaints procedure ensures that complaints are handled fairly, consistently and promptly.

Complaints about your managing agent
If your complaint relates to the performance of your managing agent or property management company, including service delivery and maintenance issues, you should first raise this with your managing agent and follow their complaints process. If, having done so, you remain dissatisfied, please contact us.

Complaints about insurance
If your complaint concerns insurance specifically, please see our Insurance Complaints Policy, which also contains a link to the insurance complaint form.

Complaints about E&J Estates
If your complaint specifically concerns E&J Estates’ own service, we ask that you submit your complaint using our online Complaints Form, which is the quickest and easiest way for us to investigate your concerns.

If you are unable to use the online form, you may write to us at the address below and request a paper copy of the Complaints Form:

E & J Estates
Prospect Place, Moorside Road, Winchester, Hampshire
S023 7RX

We will send this to you together with details of how to return it.

If you require this policy or the Complaints Form in an accessible format, such as large print, please write to us at the address above and we will be happy to assist.

Complaints

General Complaints Policy

The complaint will be logged and forwarded to the relevant department head for their review.

You will receive an acknowledgment within 3 working days and we will inform you of the person appointed to deal with your complaint. We endeavour to ensure the person appointed, where possible, is not directly involved in the matter which is the subject of the complaint.

Within 15 working days of receipt of your completed complaints form, the person dealing with your complaint will write to you. They will inform you of the outcome of the investigation and of any actions taken as a result. They may alternatively advise any reasons if the investigation will take longer than expected.

If you are not satisfied with our findings at this point you may advise us of this. The complaint will then be escalated for further review by a senior colleague. We will again write to you with the result of this further review within 15 working days of your advice.

If we have not acknowledged or resolved your complaint to your satisfaction with 8 weeks from its first notification, you may refer the matter to The Property Ombudsman Service (TPOS).

TPOS is a free and impartial service that resolves disputes between consumers and agents fairly.

You must refer the complaint to TPOS within 12 months of issue of our final response to your complaint (the “final viewpoint letter”).

You can bring the complaint to the attention of TPOS by writing to them at:

The Property Ombudsman
Milford House
43-55 Milford St
Salisbury
Wiltshire SP1 2BP


or e-mail to admin@tpos.co.uk.

Further details on how the scheme works is available at www.tpos.co.uk.

Insurance Complaints Policy

Your complaint will be logged and forwarded to our insurance team for review. You will receive an acknowledgement within 3 working days.

If your complaint is around premium or freeholder commission levels, we will provide a response within 15 working days. This will inform you of the outcome of our investigation and any actions taken as a result. We may alternatively advise any reasons if the investigation will take longer than expected.

If you are dissatisfied with our response and wish to escalate your complaint, we will immediately forward your escalated complaint to our insurance brokers, Arthur J Gallagher (UK) Ltd. They will respond to you directly using their own complaints procedures.

If your initial complaint is more complex, we will forward it immediately upon receipt to Arthur J Gallagher (UK) Ltd and they will respond to you directly.

Should you be dissatisfied with Arthur J Gallagher (UK) Ltd’s final response, they will advise you of further recourse available to you from the Financial Ombudsman Service.

Insurance Complaint Form

How do I make a complaint?

We aim to provide homeowners with a high-quality service. Our complaints procedure ensures that complaints are handled fairly, consistently and promptly.

Complaints about your managing agent
If your complaint relates to the performance of your managing agent or property management company, including service delivery and maintenance issues, you should first raise this with your managing agent and follow their complaints process. If, having done so, you remain dissatisfied, please contact us.

Complaints about insurance
If your complaint concerns insurance specifically, please see our Insurance Complaints Policy, which also contains a link to the insurance complaint form.

Complaints about E&J Estates
If your complaint specifically concerns E&J Estates’ own service, we ask that you submit your complaint using our online Complaints Form, which is the quickest and easiest way for us to investigate your concerns.

If you are unable to use the online form, you may write to us at the address below and request a paper copy of the Complaints Form:

E & J Estates
Prospect Place, Moorside Road, Winchester, Hampshire
S023 7RX

We will send this to you together with details of how to return it.

If you require this policy or the Complaints Form in an accessible format, such as large print, please write to us at the address above and we will be happy to assist.

E&J Estates Leaseholder Insurance Disclosures

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