Sewerage tank service charge or not ?

[Darth Vader]

Let me know your thoughts on this one

Rented a house from council then Was transferred to a housing association.
Rent never had a separate service charge for emptying the Cess pit every 2 or 3 weeks for 20 plus years
I purchased the house and the solicitor pack doesn’t mention anything about charging for this service or anything saying I will be liable for any costs to repair replace ect. There are a few houses in the row that also use this and none of them have purchased.
As I haven’t been asked to pay a percentage or billed . Can the housing association now ask for money even if it was not stated in the terms and conditions when purchased .(freehold property)
Thanks in advance.

 

[wessex101]

It is quite common for social housing properties in rural areas to be connected to a private sewage treatment system be that a cess pit, septic tank or small treatment works. It is also normal that those properties sold under right to buy or subsequent private sales for the homeowner to pay a contribution towards the operation of the private sewage treatment equipment.
Are you sure your solicitor did not mention anything about the method of sewage disposal at the property? I would have expected the fact that the property is not connected to a public sewer to have been highlighted? Everyone has to pay for this, whether it is through your water rates to the local water company for the public sewers or a payment to contribute towards the use of a private treatment system.