Information Commissioner's Office

Southwark Council

9 May 2016, Local government (District council)

The complainant has requested information from the London Borough of Southwark (“the Council”) for a copy of leaseholder application forms for loan/charging orders in respect of debts for major works/service charge used between 2010-2015. During the Commissioner’s investigation, the complainant refined her request to "a copy of the leaseholder application forms for loans in respect of debts for major works/service charge used between 2013-2015". The Commissioner requires the Council to disclose a copy of leaseholder application forms for loans in respect of debts for major works/service charge used between 2013–2015 with information detailed at paragraph 3 redacted. The Council must take these steps within 35 calendar days of the date of this decision notice. Failure to comply may result in the Commissioner making written certification of this fact to the High Court pursuant to section 54 of the Act and may be dealt with as a contempt of court.

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