# Freehold window replacement **URL:** \ **Category:** Repairs & Maintenance\ **Created:** [5 November 2023 09:49 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/freehold-window-replacement/56946 "2023-11-05T09:49:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Linda26](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/linda26/32/9372_2.png) [@Linda26](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Linda26)\ **Post date:** [5 November 2023 09:49 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/freehold-window-replacement/56946/1 "2023-11-05T09:49:06Z")
Hello In summary 😀 Grade II listed building. Flat at back. Not road facing Massive leak , rotted window. I replaced sept 22. Got heritage approval . Ok Window replaced from Inside as second floor. No access exterior. 14 months later scaffold put up outside to maintain wall as southern wall facing the sea, gets major impact from Weather. That wall unlike all other walls never maintained in 18 years. Neglected by freeholder and managing agent and reason why window rotted Freeholder and managing agent never helped or supported me leak in my flat or assessed it so I replaced window. Freeholders now saying I should have put lead flaring around the window from outside (no access last year) I’m responsible. Acknowledged no lead flashing on prev window due as building design fault when building diverted from Synagogue to 9 flats. So, question Lead flashing is part of the building structure and not my responsibility. Right? Window is installed. Also the lease is vague about window maintenance so I paid for window replacement myself- urgent job, v expensive. Freeholders acknowledg because huge wall never maintained and my window never painted externally (unlike all other flat windows which I contribute towards!) it contributed directly to its rott. I pay service charge but each year major fund contributions. I’ve had enough now and considering legal Action against the freehold company. Didn’t go down insurance route perhaps I should have? Is it too late. Thx ---
**Author:** ![Colin3](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/colin3/32/450_2.png) [@Colin3](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Colin3)\ **Post date:** [5 November 2023 20:22 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/freehold-window-replacement/56946/2 "2023-11-05T20:22:15Z")
If there was no lead flashing previously then they cannot insist on it now ---
**Author:** ![David122](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/david122/32/1449_2.png) [@David122](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/David122)\ **Post date:** [6 November 2023 09:44 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/freehold-window-replacement/56946/3 "2023-11-06T09:44:25Z")
If you didnt get the freeholders consent to make alterations to the structure of the building, (replacing a window) and this is in contravention of your lease, then unfair though it might be, the freeholder may now be able to take action against you and insist on payment to make good. You probably would need the help of a solicitor who might be able to argue mitigation to reduce your liability. ---
**Author:** ![Linda26](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/linda26/32/9372_2.png) [@Linda26](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Linda26)\ **Post date:** [6 November 2023 11:09 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/freehold-window-replacement/56946/4 "2023-11-06T11:09:18Z")
I did and have freeholder consent plus heritage , Brighton council consent ---
**Author:** ![system](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/system/32/11_2.png) [@system](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/system)\ **Post date:** [16 August 2024 21:06 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/freehold-window-replacement/56946/5 "2024-08-16T21:06:56Z")
Closed on 16 August 2024 21:06 UTC