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Announcements – Updated 24^th June 2022

Periodic work – Offeld Services has completed periodc re-decoration work. Now the work compound has been removed, relaxation of parking controls in St Benedicts Close to allow parking in other spaces will end on 3 July. See the major work page.

Flat landlord electrics – The pilot electrical upgrade proved successful so tenders have been obtained and the upgrade will be extended to other flat blocks after Section 20 consultation currently underway. Subject to consultation, work will be done as soon as reserve funds permit to help limit electricity cost increases.

Flat staircase windows – Flat communal staircase windows will be replaced with uPVC ones, not re-decorated, as replacement only costs about 60% more now safe access at height costs so much. This will save money by 2027, so will be done as soon as sufficient reserve funds have been collected, after the elecrical work to reduce ongoing electricity costs.

Flat key system – Following risk assessment of the recent key loss in accordance with existing policies and consultation with owners, the flat master key system will be changed as locks need replacing, as this has majority support, rather than immediately. Replacement is expected over the next couple of years as most locks are worn after about 8 years, the first 3 or 4 in autumn 2022.

Keep safe – The Mananagement Company recommends that you continue to follow Government advice although no longer required by law to reduce the risk to yourselves and other people. It is advisable to socially distance (2 metres if possible), avoid unnecessary contact outside your family and usual social group, wear masks in crowded places (like public transport), take and use hand sanitiser and wash your hands thoroughly on return home. You should isolate for 5 days if you have Covid symptoms. More information can be found on the emergency page, updated on 26^th April 2022.

Parking permit holder – Request a permit holder to be delivered to your letterbox by completing this online application.

Maintenance – The maintenance page was updated on 6^th June 2022 with work completed, ordered and planned. The major work page was revised in February 2022 for split work packages to reduce costs, was updated on 23^rd June 2022 now re-decoration of flat oriels, flat windows and the Estate cupola is completed and will report progress on flat communal area fire safety work, flat landlord electrical upgrades and replacement of flat communal staircase windows as these progress.

Introduction

The St Benedicts Estate comprises 189 flats and houses built in the mid 1980s and the surrounding grounds between Church Lane and Rectory Lane in Tooting, London SW17. The Estate includes all properties in Abbey Drive, Carlisle Way and St Benedicts Close as well as a few properties in Church Lane and Rectory Lane.

The houses and a housing association block of flats are owned freehold, while the private flats are owned leasehold. The freehold of the private flats and of the grounds is owned by St Benedicts (Tooting) Management Company Limited (referred to as the Management Company), which is a non-profit-making limited company mutually owned by the Estate property owners (and nobody else). Being mutually owned, the Management Company also represents the owners' and residents' interests within its remit.

Managing Agent & Contact

The Managing Agent currently appointed by the Management Company is Rendall and Rittner Limited, which provides the registered office of the Management Company. Rendall and Rittner is the main point of contact for all matters regarding St Benedicts.

Please ensure that the Managing Agent has up-to-date contact details for each owner. Both owners and tenants are asked to sign up to its Rendall and Rittner Online system to receive communications in emergencies. You are responsible for advising any contact changes. Preferably do this using St Benedicts Online but you can also contact the Managing Agent.

Preferably report faults on the Estate using St Benedicts Online but they can also be reported to the Managing Agent.

Location & Photographs

Links to the location of the Estate and photographs of the Estate.

Website, RSS Feeds, Twitter Page, Documents & Cookies

This website is provided by one of the current Directors of the Management Company using their personal web hosting because property owners opted to have a website but not to pay for hosting. It has a dedicated web address: www.stbentooting.co.uk. Smartphones with a suitable application can scan the adjacent Quick Response (QR) code to access the website.

The site works with all modern browsers that comply with web standards and follows older standards for maximum compatibility (HTML 4.01, CSS 3 and JavaScript 1.5). Very old versions of web browsers that did not follow web standards properly are not recommended, such as Safari, Internet Explorer (before 7) and Chrome (before 28).

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With reference to the European Union General Data Protection Regulation that came into effect under UK legislation on 25 May 2018, there is a privacy notice on the Management Company page.