Whilst Crossfields still awaits a reply to emails sent in May on queries made in relation to April's charges and feels no inclination to chase them up having spent a whole year getting nowhere, Sydenham Hill continues to remind our landlords of their duties...
Dear Mr Barrett,
As Chairman of the Sydenham Hill Tra ( SYTRA) I am disappointed to say the least that you have failed to respond to my letter of 6th July 2010.
I hope you are not underestimating the severity of the issue.
By all accounts there have been but TWO full time Caretakers on the Estate.
The residents, tenants and Leaseholders have, according to the workings of our Secretary been charged approximately £134,000 per annum for the privilege.
In simplest terms we respectively ask you to declare annually, exactly:
- how much is being spent on Caretaking
- how much is being billed for Caretaking
The 08/09 was reconciled by a reduction of some 70% after we challenged the charges and Janet Senior conducted an audit on behalf of Lewisham Council.
The level of Caretaking has not been improved nor the number of Caretakers.
Sad to say that the Caretakers Supervisor has been on perpetual sick leave for most of the period in question.
As a matter of urgency can you now come forward with a response.
Failing which we reserve the right to escalate this to the external adjudicator or Ombudsman.
Thanking you,
M.Quereshi
Chair SYTRA
See SYTRA Chair's letter to Adam Barrett, 6 July 2010 here.
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