(Back of Booklet)
LATYMER COURT INFORMATION BOOKLET AND WELCOME PACK
LATYMER COURT
HAMMERSMITH ROAD
LONDON W6
INFORMATION BOOKLET
INDEX
LATYMER COURT
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Brief History and General Information Section 1
History
General Information
Communal Areas
Commercial Elements
Communal Services
Judokan
Shops
Latymer Court House Rules Section 2
Local Transport Section 3
Buses
Underground
Taxis
Useful information and Addresses Section 4
Managing agents
Latymer Court Freehold Company
Board of Directors
Emergency Services Section 5
Emergency Services
Utility Services
Services within Latymer Court Section 6
General
Managing Agents
Estate Manager
Resident Liaison Supervisor
Front desk Security Staff
Maintenance Staff
Ground Porters
Domestic & Household Refuse
Water Supply
Electricity Supply
Television Aerials
Royal Mail – Postal Services
Security Section 7
General
Entering the Block
Exiting the Block
Security Cards
Vehicles entering and exiting
Motorcycles and Bicycles
Security within the block
Parking Section 8
Garages
Residents Car Parking
Visitors Car parking
Motorcycles
Bicycles
Storage Section 9
Box rooms
Ground Floor and Cellar Storage
License for Alteration
Subletting of flats Section 10
Licence for alterations
Subletting of Flats
Repairs, maintenance
and Alterations to Flats Section 11
General
Conditions for Contractors working
In Latymer Court
Insurances Section 12
Latymer Court Lessees Association Section 13
Welcome to Latymer Court
Introduction
Welcome to Latymer Court!
This Welcome Pack has been produced by The Landlord and the Managing Agents and includes contributions from the staff. It is intended as a guide to the amenities and other considerations when residing at Latymer Court.
If you have any comments, ideas, or feel additional information could be included, please do not hesitate to contact us.
SECTION 1 - BRIEF HISTORY AND GENERAL INFORMATION
History
Latymer Court opened in 1934 and was then the largest single luxury block of flats in Europe, boasting the “most modern style and built-in amenities”.
The position of the site enabled the architects, Gordon Jeeves of Hanover Square to plan the flats so as to obtain an abundance of light with commanding views over what were once the playing fields of Colet Court.
Latymer Court is still a prime site and has the advantage of maximum natural light and local amenities. Indeed the original design and fell of the block have been carefully maintained.
Latymer Court is still one of London’s largest private estates and is often likened to a village with its thousand or more residents and occupying over 1.5 hectares of land.
General Information
There are eighteen blocks in Latymer court and the block numbers are in a series of five blocks entered from the north elevation, six blocks entered from the middle courtyards’ and seven blocks entered from the rear of the south elevation, i.e. entered from the internal courtyards.
The eighteen blocks share twelve rear service staircases, which are used for trade deliveries and the collection of refuse. These staircases also act as alternative fire/emergency exits. On each floor at the rear service staircase, are refuse bin area(s) from which refuse is collected daily.
There is a refuse area and a workshop/store at the rear of the block adjacent to the Rowan Road entrance. The local council collects the refuse on a regular basis.
The Estate Manager is responsible for overseeing the day to day running of Latymer Court and is supported by the Resident Liaison Supervisor, two maintenance staff, three ground staff and a team of contracted cleaners.
A 24-Hour security service is provided at the Main Reception on Hammersmith Road and at the Rowan Road gate for vehicle entrance. CCTV cameras are in operation 24 hours a day and cover all the entrances, roadways and the roof area.
There are a number of box rooms and store rooms which are available to let. Enquiries regarding renting a box room or store room should be directed to Latymer Court Freehold Company Ltd, email address: .
Access
Latymer Court has a main pedestrian entrance on Hammersmith Road with a security card operated lock.
Vehicles and pedestrians can gain access through the rear entrance off Rowan Road.
All visitors, unless accompanied by a resident via Rowan Road entrance, must enter the block from the main entrance on Hammersmith Road.
Communal Areas
The communal areas of the block consist of: -
A) Courtyard and garden areas which provide pathways to the rear entrances of blocks on the north elevation.
B) Twelve rear service staircases, which include lifts and bin/refuse areas.
C) Main staircases, consisting of eighteen carpeted entrance halls, staircases and landing passenger lifts.
D) Roadways, parking areas and pavements.
Shops
In the parade of shops on Hammersmith Road, there are 36 shop units, providing a range of services and conveniences.
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SECTION 2 – LATYMER COURT HOUSE RULES
1. Residents, staff or the general public are not permitted to smoke at the rear of the commercial shop fire doors exit.
2. Access is not permitted into the Latymer Court Estate through
any of the commercial shop fire exit doors.
3. Pets are not permitted to be kept within the flats unless permission has been granted in accordance with the lease.
4. Access is not permitted on to the rooftop area unless you have use of one of the storage box rooms. The roof may not be used as an amenity area. Barbecues are strictly prohibited.
5. Noise pollution from any of the flats will not be tolerated. The Lease provides for the quiet enjoyment of all flats and excessive noise is prohibited especially between 11.00pm and 8.30am. Consideration for your neighbours should be uppermost in your mind.
6. Abuse to the members of staff and security will not be tolerated at any time.
7. All flats must have “Wall to Wall” carpeting, except for bathroom and kitchen.
8. Bicycles may only be stored in the bicycle racks and must be registered at the Estate Office. All bicycles are left entirely at the owner’s risk.
9. All visitors to Latymer Court must sign in at the reception desk at all times unless they have been granted access via the entry phone system. Visitors who refuse to sign in will be not be granted access inside the block.
10. Please be aware that there is a “One Way” system in place on the roadways.
11. Licence for alteration and work permits for contractors need to applied for at the Estate Office.
12. If you intend to rent your flat, you must obtain a Licence to Sublet form from the Freehold office.
13. No personal items are to be stored in the communal areas, including the rear staircases. This is a fire escape route.
14. All vehicles must display either a valid permit, or a valid pay and display ticket.
15. Non domestic rubbish should NOT be left anywhere in the grounds of Latymer Court. The Local Authority provides a collection service and needs to be contacted in advance in this regard. There is a small charge levied by the local council.
16. Please do not put cooking fats or oils down the kitchen sink, as this will block the pipes. Do not put nappies, sanitary towels, rags or other insoluble materials down the lavatory, as these will block the drains. If you see a blocked drain please notify the Estate Office immediately.
17. Musical instruments, TV/Radio or other instrument must not be played so as to cause nuisance to neighbours.
18. No sign, board, plate, placard or any form of advertising to be displayed.
19. Clothes or washing of any description should not be hung out of windows.
20. Bicycles, prams or other obstructions should not be left parked in the access yard, staircases, lifts, landings or gardens. Any items left causing obstruction or a nuisance will be removed without prior notice.
21. Children must be supervised when using the staircases, lifts, landings or gardens.
22. External aerials or satellite dishes of any kind must not be fitted other than the communal systems.
23. When using the lifts please ensure that the inner and outer gates are closed firmly behind you when leaving.
24. Groups of people are discouraged from congregating in the courtyards or reception areas and in any of the communal areas, especially between the hours of 9 p.m. and 9 a.m.
SECTION 3 - LOCAL TRANSPORT
Latymer Court is well served by Tranport for London and the bus stop for the city and the west end bus services, is situated immediately outside the main entrance on Hammersmith Road and on the opposite side of the road for buses travelling west.
Buses
The main routes are as follows:
Eastbound:
No. 9 Kensington, Knightsbridge, Hyde Park Corner, Piccadilly, Trafalgar Square and Aldwych.
No.10 Kensington, Knightsbridge, Hyde Park Corner, Marble Arch, Oxford Circus, Tottenham Court Road, Euston, Kings Cross.
No. 27 Kensington Church Street, Notting Hill Gate, Paddington (Station), Camden Town and Chalk Farm.
No. 391 West Kensington and Fulham Broadway.
Westbound:
No 9 Hammersmith Broadway
No. 10 Hammersmith Broadway
No. 27 Hammersmith Broadway, Chiswick High Road and Turnham Green.
No. 391 Hammersmith Broadway, Chiswick High Road, Kew Gardens and Richmond
No. 702 Green Line Coach, bus service to Windsor, Legoland and Bracknell (from the Coach Stop in between Nazareth House and Latymers Pub)
Night bus services:
N9 Aldwych to Heathrow
N10 Kings Cross to Richmond
27 Chalk Farm to Turnham Green
Underground
Hammersmith Underground is about 5 minutes walk away.
The main station at Hammersmith Broadway is served by the District
and Piccadilly lines.
Across the road is a smaller station served by the Hammersmith &
City and Circle lines.
Barons Court (District and Piccadilly) and Kensington Olympia (District line to Earls Court limited service only) are also a short walk way (less than ten minutes).
London Overground
Kensington Olympia station is a short walk away (5-10 minutes) and has London Overground trains going towards Willesden Junction and Clapham Junction.
Mainline services to other destinations, including Luton, Gatwick Airport and Brighton are also available from Kensington Olympia.
Taxis
Latymer Court is very well attended by black cabs in the area.
A number of mini cab firms operate within close proximity.
SECTION 4 - USEFUL INFORMATION AND ADDRESSES
LATYMER COURT – LONDON W6
LANDLORD: LATYMER COURT FREEHOLD COMPANY LTD
FLAT 78, LATYMER COURT
LATYMER COURT
LONDON
W6 7JE
TEL: 0208 748 1665
www.latymercourt.com
MANAGING AGENTS: WILLMOTTS CHARTERED SURVEYORS
HEAD OFFICE
WILLMOTT HOUSE
12 BLACKS ROAD
HAMMERSMITH
LONDON W6 9EU
TEL: 020 8748 6644
www.willmotts.com
ON SITE MANAGEMENT: THE ESTATE OFFICE
LATYMER COURT
LONDON W6 7JG
TEL: 0208 741 3080
LAYTMER COURT FREEHOLD COMPANY LIMITED.
Latymer Court Freehold Company Limited is a company limited by guarantee and owns the freehold of Latymer Court.
As at 1st September 2011, The Company has over 308 Members all of whom are Leaseholders of flats in Latymer Court.
The Company was founded on 19th December 2002 and took over control of Latymer Court on 4th June 2003.
The Companies Registered Office is: Flat 78, Latymer Court, Hammersmith Road, London W6 7JE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Current Directors:
Mrs Angela Chan Director Appointed 25/09/2009
Mr Reehan Chaudhry Director Appointed 09/02/2009
Mr Mohammed Khakpour Director Appointed 26/07/2010
Professor Loukas Mistelis Director Appointed 01/09/2010
Ms Naila Nanji Director Appointed 11/01/2006
Mr Saad Saraf Director Appointed 25/09/2009
Ms Zeynab Sharwani Director Appointed 10/05/2005
SECTION 5 - EMERGENCY SERVICES
Latymer Court is well served by all the “Emergency Services” and the addresses and contact details of the local services for “Non Emergency” calls are as follows:
Police: Hammersmith Police Station
226 Shepherds Bush Road
Hammersmith
London W6
Tel: 020 7371 1212
Hospital: Charing Cross Hospital
Fulham Palace Road
London W6
Tel: 0208 383 0000
Fire Brigade: Shepherds Bush Road
Hammersmith
London
(Contact – Waterloo)
Tel: 0207 7587 2000
Latymer Court is also well served by all the “Utility Services” and the response time for all these services tend to be reasonable. The addresses and contact details of the local utility services are as follows.
British Gas: Emergency 0800 111 999
London Electric: Emergency 0200 111 999
Thames Water: Emergency 0800 111 999
Supply: 0645 200 888 (24 Hours)
Borough Council: London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, King Street, Hammersmith
Tel: 0208 748 3020
SECTION 6 - SERVICES WITHIN LATYMER COURT
The Landlord has 2 offices within Latymer Court, one that is solely for Company matters and the Estate Office.
In addition, the Managing Agents, Willmotts, have management and computerised systems in operation at their head office, which provide background support to the Estate Office.
The Managing Agents Willmotts structure for Latymer Court is as follows:
Associate Director – Mr Graeme Fisher
Mr Graeme Fisher has overall responsibility for the management of Latymer Court and he operates from the Head Office of Willmotts.
He is supported by Mr Paul Martin, Associate Director. Both can be contacted through Willmotts on 0208 748 6644 and you will be directed accordingly.
Estate Manager
The Estate Manager is responsible for the day to day running of Latymer Court. The Company also have their own staff.
Resident Liaison Supervisor – Mrs Ruth Line
The Resident Liaison Supervisor is responsible for all matters relating to the Residents and Staff of Latymer Court. She works from the Estate Office between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and her email address is:
The Estate Office contact details are:
Telephone: 0208 741 3080
The Estate Office opening hours are from 8.00 am to 5 pm, Monday to
Friday.
Security Staff
Latymer Court has 24 hour security staff on the premises. There are 2 main entrances to the block, one from Hammersmith Road and the second one from the gates on Rowan Road.
The security officers will assist with complaints and in cases of emergencies.
They should be notified of breakdowns or losses of service, especially concerning hot water and/or the heating supply, any leakages, lifts and all disturbances out of normal working hours.
CCTV covers all of the roads and roof areas within Latymer Court, together with the reception areas. All cameras are monitored (and recorded) in the Estate Office and Front Reception 24 hours a day.
Regular patrols are undertaken by the security officers throughout the day and night.