I have bought a flat in April in a converted house which has three other flats. The freeholder is demanded the portion of this years service charge (September 2013-August 2014) from last year September to April 2014. He is demanded this payment after the I purchased the flat. His reason is due to change of ownership. I now have a county court hearing in November. Before completion the freeholder refused to provide a breakdown of works and items have been purchased since last September. He has provided this now but no receipts. The other leaseholders have not been made aware of any demand and are therefore will proceed to pay the service charge in September 2014. The freeholder made it aware to me that all service charge from last year September to September 2014 will be paid in September before i bought the flat. In the lease it states from time to time service charges can be demanded but he sent no summary of rights and obligations with the demand. Could someone please tell me what my rights are and is a defence of not receiving a full demand strong enough? Thanks Leon