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Freeholder refuses to replace damaged door?

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Freeholder refuses to replace damaged door?

I have two leasehold flats in a block of 4 converted flats, the freeholder owns the other two. The police attended one of his flats to arrest the tenant, but the police decided to kick the main front door in to gain access.

They sent someone out to board it up, and no one could get in or out of the flats, so one of the tenants removed the boarding so they could access the building.

The police said speak to the landlord. However, he is refusing to replace the door, saying it is not his responsibility, but the lease states he is responsible for the common areas.

What is our recourse to ensure the door is replaced? The freeholder does no maintenance, and I doubt the block is insured as per the lease, as he refuses to provide any certificate of insurance.

Thanks,

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