comment by Hector (U3606)
posted 14 minutes ago
Lesson learned, never come on to 606 for advice.
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In all seriousness, choose a carpet.
It'll save a lot of drama.
if you have soundproofing issues now you may wonder what other issues await further down the line, did they check that the footings are capable of handling a extra storey on top!!
comment by Gingernuts (U2992)
posted 12 minutes ago
You can’t hold them to ransom.
They’ve a legal right and responsibility to correct any defects and are obliged to do so certainly within the defects liability period which will be 12 months later.
As a residence they’ll have to comply with NHBC requirements and if they don’t the property can be deemed uninhabitable.
Now sure you can try and deny them entry to their property but I’d be stunned that they don’t have rights of access for cases like this.
Choose a nice flooring and suggest they perhaps cover the costs for you to move out for a few days due to your health issues. But they aren’t obliged to pay you anything.
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Didn't know this, useful to know. Thanks
comment by Edbo (U17933)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Gingernuts (U2992)
posted 12 minutes ago
You can’t hold them to ransom.
They’ve a legal right and responsibility to correct any defects and are obliged to do so certainly within the defects liability period which will be 12 months later.
As a residence they’ll have to comply with NHBC requirements and if they don’t the property can be deemed uninhabitable.
Now sure you can try and deny them entry to their property but I’d be stunned that they don’t have rights of access for cases like this.
Choose a nice flooring and suggest they perhaps cover the costs for you to move out for a few days due to your health issues. But they aren’t obliged to pay you anything.
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Didn't know this, useful to know. Thanks
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Never underestimate how much a company will pay you just to shut up.
Regular users of JA606 won't be surprised to see me saying this
comment by Inbefore (U20589)
posted 20 seconds ago
smash her back doors in
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The problem's with his flooring not her back door
comment by Boss By Hugo (U18550)
posted 35 seconds ago
comment by Inbefore (U20589)
posted 20 seconds ago
smash her back doors in
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The problem's with his flooring not her back door
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But if he gives her a new problem maybe she will stop complaining about the original one?
comment by Dave&Danny (U4428)
posted 11 minutes ago
if you have soundproofing issues now you may wonder what other issues await further down the line, did they check that the footings are capable of handling a extra storey on top!!
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wait till theres a strong breeze
Why on earth would you come to a football forum for property advice?
On a (vaguely) more helpful note, you say it's "your property", which it is to an extent, but owning a flat in a larger block means you're still a (long) leaseholder. The rights and obligations in this situation will all depend on the terms of your lease, and potentially any management agreement if there's a managing agent in place. I would be very surprised if the freeholder and/or their agents don't retain rights to enter individual properties to carry out necessary repairs.
Honestly, if you have concerns - and I say this as a property lawyer myself - find a lawyer and get the actual answer based on the actual documentation rather than expecting a quick fix from a bunch of strangers online who have no insight as to the contractual and factual specifics.
comment by Winston (U16525)
posted 6 minutes ago
comment by Edbo (U17933)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Gingernuts (U2992)
posted 12 minutes ago
You can’t hold them to ransom.
They’ve a legal right and responsibility to correct any defects and are obliged to do so certainly within the defects liability period which will be 12 months later.
As a residence they’ll have to comply with NHBC requirements and if they don’t the property can be deemed uninhabitable.
Now sure you can try and deny them entry to their property but I’d be stunned that they don’t have rights of access for cases like this.
Choose a nice flooring and suggest they perhaps cover the costs for you to move out for a few days due to your health issues. But they aren’t obliged to pay you anything.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Didn't know this, useful to know. Thanks
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Never underestimate how much a company will pay you just to shut up.
Regular users of JA606 won't be surprised to see me saying this
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Can’t see that applying here. They’ve been open about needing to rectify an issue. Which is exactly what they should be doing.
It’s not like he found a toe nail in an ice cream tub and threatened to go to the Sun. 😂
comment by Amanda Hugginkiss (U11574)
posted 1 minute ago
Why on earth would you come to a football forum for property advice?
On a (vaguely) more helpful note, you say it's "your property", which it is to an extent, but owning a flat in a larger block means you're still a (long) leaseholder. The rights and obligations in this situation will all depend on the terms of your lease, and potentially any management agreement if there's a managing agent in place. I would be very surprised if the freeholder and/or their agents don't retain rights to enter individual properties to carry out necessary repairs.
Honestly, if you have concerns - and I say this as a property lawyer myself - find a lawyer and get the actual answer based on the actual documentation rather than expecting a quick fix from a bunch of strangers online who have no insight as to the contractual and factual specifics.
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I think this is unfair.
JA606 has proven itself to be a rich source of information for anything from relationship advice to office politics.
I think the site needs a new section to reflect this tbh.
comment by Gingernuts (U2992)
posted 32 seconds ago
comment by Winston (U16525)
posted 6 minutes ago
comment by Edbo (U17933)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Gingernuts (U2992)
posted 12 minutes ago
You can’t hold them to ransom.
They’ve a legal right and responsibility to correct any defects and are obliged to do so certainly within the defects liability period which will be 12 months later.
As a residence they’ll have to comply with NHBC requirements and if they don’t the property can be deemed uninhabitable.
Now sure you can try and deny them entry to their property but I’d be stunned that they don’t have rights of access for cases like this.
Choose a nice flooring and suggest they perhaps cover the costs for you to move out for a few days due to your health issues. But they aren’t obliged to pay you anything.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Didn't know this, useful to know. Thanks
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Never underestimate how much a company will pay you just to shut up.
Regular users of JA606 won't be surprised to see me saying this
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Can’t see that applying here. They’ve been open about needing to rectify an issue. Which is exactly what they should be doing.
It’s not like he found a toe nail in an ice cream tub and threatened to go to the Sun. 😂
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Nice idea though - plant a toenail in the flooring and then get onto the media.
comment by Winston (U16525)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Amanda Hugginkiss (U11574)
posted 1 minute ago
Why on earth would you come to a football forum for property advice?
On a (vaguely) more helpful note, you say it's "your property", which it is to an extent, but owning a flat in a larger block means you're still a (long) leaseholder. The rights and obligations in this situation will all depend on the terms of your lease, and potentially any management agreement if there's a managing agent in place. I would be very surprised if the freeholder and/or their agents don't retain rights to enter individual properties to carry out necessary repairs.
Honestly, if you have concerns - and I say this as a property lawyer myself - find a lawyer and get the actual answer based on the actual documentation rather than expecting a quick fix from a bunch of strangers online who have no insight as to the contractual and factual specifics.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I think this is unfair.
JA606 has proven itself to be a rich source of information for anything from relationship advice to office politics.
I think the site needs a new section to reflect this tbh.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Doesn't really matter if people on here are correct as to the generalities if the lease in question says something different. That's my point.
comment by Amanda Hugginkiss (U11574)
posted 8 minutes ago
Why on earth would you come to a football forum for property advice?
On a (vaguely) more helpful note, you say it's "your property", which it is to an extent, but owning a flat in a larger block means you're still a (long) leaseholder. The rights and obligations in this situation will all depend on the terms of your lease, and potentially any management agreement if there's a managing agent in place. I would be very surprised if the freeholder and/or their agents don't retain rights to enter individual properties to carry out necessary repairs.
Honestly, if you have concerns - and I say this as a property lawyer myself - find a lawyer and get the actual answer based on the actual documentation rather than expecting a quick fix from a bunch of strangers online who have no insight as to the contractual and factual specifics.
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spunk money on a lawyer for something you can find out on the tintanet for free?
comment by Amanda Hugginkiss (U11574)
posted 56 seconds ago
comment by Winston (U16525)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Amanda Hugginkiss (U11574)
posted 1 minute ago
Why on earth would you come to a football forum for property advice?
On a (vaguely) more helpful note, you say it's "your property", which it is to an extent, but owning a flat in a larger block means you're still a (long) leaseholder. The rights and obligations in this situation will all depend on the terms of your lease, and potentially any management agreement if there's a managing agent in place. I would be very surprised if the freeholder and/or their agents don't retain rights to enter individual properties to carry out necessary repairs.
Honestly, if you have concerns - and I say this as a property lawyer myself - find a lawyer and get the actual answer based on the actual documentation rather than expecting a quick fix from a bunch of strangers online who have no insight as to the contractual and factual specifics.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I think this is unfair.
JA606 has proven itself to be a rich source of information for anything from relationship advice to office politics.
I think the site needs a new section to reflect this tbh.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Doesn't really matter if people on here are correct as to the generalities if the lease in question says something different. That's my point.
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I was joking
hes probably gna find out where he stands in a few emails time anyway why would he need a lawyer
comment by Amanda Hugginkiss (U11574)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Winston (U16525)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Amanda Hugginkiss (U11574)
posted 1 minute ago
Why on earth would you come to a football forum for property advice?
On a (vaguely) more helpful note, you say it's "your property", which it is to an extent, but owning a flat in a larger block means you're still a (long) leaseholder. The rights and obligations in this situation will all depend on the terms of your lease, and potentially any management agreement if there's a managing agent in place. I would be very surprised if the freeholder and/or their agents don't retain rights to enter individual properties to carry out necessary repairs.
Honestly, if you have concerns - and I say this as a property lawyer myself - find a lawyer and get the actual answer based on the actual documentation rather than expecting a quick fix from a bunch of strangers online who have no insight as to the contractual and factual specifics.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I think this is unfair.
JA606 has proven itself to be a rich source of information for anything from relationship advice to office politics.
I think the site needs a new section to reflect this tbh.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Doesn't really matter if people on here are correct as to the generalities if the lease in question says something different. That's my point.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Was also mine earlier but I put it in a much more consumer friendly way 😎
Is it really that dusty taking a new builds floor up anyway? What flooring is down now? Surely they'd do it in a couple of days whilst you're at work and just clean up at the end of each day.
Pick the nicest most expensive flooring you like the look of, including the best underlay (if you need it) and let them crack on to keep your new neighbour happy.
If you really play on the health issue you could possibly get them to foot a bill for a couple of nights in a hotel whilst the work is done (and spend the money on whatever, or furniture).
comment by Winston (U16525)
posted 27 minutes ago
comment by Amanda Hugginkiss (U11574)
posted 56 seconds ago
comment by Winston (U16525)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Amanda Hugginkiss (U11574)
posted 1 minute ago
Why on earth would you come to a football forum for property advice?
On a (vaguely) more helpful note, you say it's "your property", which it is to an extent, but owning a flat in a larger block means you're still a (long) leaseholder. The rights and obligations in this situation will all depend on the terms of your lease, and potentially any management agreement if there's a managing agent in place. I would be very surprised if the freeholder and/or their agents don't retain rights to enter individual properties to carry out necessary repairs.
Honestly, if you have concerns - and I say this as a property lawyer myself - find a lawyer and get the actual answer based on the actual documentation rather than expecting a quick fix from a bunch of strangers online who have no insight as to the contractual and factual specifics.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I think this is unfair.
JA606 has proven itself to be a rich source of information for anything from relationship advice to office politics.
I think the site needs a new section to reflect this tbh.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Doesn't really matter if people on here are correct as to the generalities if the lease in question says something different. That's my point.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I was joking
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Makes sense
comment by sandy (U20567)
posted 1 hour, 14 minutes ago
Edbo, I have the same problem in my flat. We sold our house about four years back, and just paid cash for a one bedroom flat, only two storeys high, and we have the upper flat. Before I brought, I was told there was some problem with the person downstairs complaing about noise from above (our flat), so the then occupant apparently changed all the carpet, to make it more soundproof.
About a couple of weeks after we moved in, a knock on the door, to say that was somebody walking about with heavy boots on because she could hear all the noise in her flat. She was pretty reasonable, when I said well know their was just myself and my wife, and we were not wearing boots, and if she could hear noise, nothing much I could do about it. She was pretty well OK with that, and I say we would try to be as reasonable as possible, but we simply could not be walking on eggshells, if the flat construction was as it was, nothing much any of us could do about it. Another time she came up, and said had I the builders in, as she could her a bit of a racket. I explained that it was only me hoovering.The thing was she had shutters on her windows that we could hear everytime she opened and closed them, but it was no big deal. I think sometimes people can be far too fussy. Anyway she moved about six months ago, and she said she was sad to go, and that we had been very good neighbours, very quite and respectful.
PS She also supported Man City.
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You were hoovering?
Had you down for a male...what'smayoucallit?
Try the legal advice board on Reddit.
If she complains again get her in the triangle of doom
comment by morespurs (U15748)
posted 19 hours, 49 minutes ago
comment by sandy (U20567)
posted 1 hour, 14 minutes ago
Edbo, I have the same problem in my flat. We sold our house about four years back, and just paid cash for a one bedroom flat, only two storeys high, and we have the upper flat. Before I brought, I was told there was some problem with the person downstairs complaing about noise from above (our flat), so the then occupant apparently changed all the carpet, to make it more soundproof.
About a couple of weeks after we moved in, a knock on the door, to say that was somebody walking about with heavy boots on because she could hear all the noise in her flat. She was pretty reasonable, when I said well know their was just myself and my wife, and we were not wearing boots, and if she could hear noise, nothing much I could do about it. She was pretty well OK with that, and I say we would try to be as reasonable as possible, but we simply could not be walking on eggshells, if the flat construction was as it was, nothing much any of us could do about it. Another time she came up, and said had I the builders in, as she could her a bit of a racket. I explained that it was only me hoovering.The thing was she had shutters on her windows that we could hear everytime she opened and closed them, but it was no big deal. I think sometimes people can be far too fussy. Anyway she moved about six months ago, and she said she was sad to go, and that we had been very good neighbours, very quite and respectful.
PS She also supported Man City.
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You were hoovering?
Had you down for a male...what'smayoucallit?
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I like to think I do my equal share around the house, although I do draw the line at flower arranging.
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posted on 5/7/19
comment by Hector (U3606)
posted 14 minutes ago
Lesson learned, never come on to 606 for advice.
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posted on 5/7/19
In all seriousness, choose a carpet.
It'll save a lot of drama.
posted on 5/7/19
if you have soundproofing issues now you may wonder what other issues await further down the line, did they check that the footings are capable of handling a extra storey on top!!
posted on 5/7/19
comment by Gingernuts (U2992)
posted 12 minutes ago
You can’t hold them to ransom.
They’ve a legal right and responsibility to correct any defects and are obliged to do so certainly within the defects liability period which will be 12 months later.
As a residence they’ll have to comply with NHBC requirements and if they don’t the property can be deemed uninhabitable.
Now sure you can try and deny them entry to their property but I’d be stunned that they don’t have rights of access for cases like this.
Choose a nice flooring and suggest they perhaps cover the costs for you to move out for a few days due to your health issues. But they aren’t obliged to pay you anything.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Didn't know this, useful to know. Thanks
posted on 5/7/19
comment by Edbo (U17933)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Gingernuts (U2992)
posted 12 minutes ago
You can’t hold them to ransom.
They’ve a legal right and responsibility to correct any defects and are obliged to do so certainly within the defects liability period which will be 12 months later.
As a residence they’ll have to comply with NHBC requirements and if they don’t the property can be deemed uninhabitable.
Now sure you can try and deny them entry to their property but I’d be stunned that they don’t have rights of access for cases like this.
Choose a nice flooring and suggest they perhaps cover the costs for you to move out for a few days due to your health issues. But they aren’t obliged to pay you anything.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Didn't know this, useful to know. Thanks
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Never underestimate how much a company will pay you just to shut up.
Regular users of JA606 won't be surprised to see me saying this
posted on 5/7/19
smash her back doors in
posted on 5/7/19
comment by Inbefore (U20589)
posted 20 seconds ago
smash her back doors in
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The problem's with his flooring not her back door
posted on 5/7/19
comment by Boss By Hugo (U18550)
posted 35 seconds ago
comment by Inbefore (U20589)
posted 20 seconds ago
smash her back doors in
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The problem's with his flooring not her back door
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But if he gives her a new problem maybe she will stop complaining about the original one?
posted on 5/7/19
comment by Dave&Danny (U4428)
posted 11 minutes ago
if you have soundproofing issues now you may wonder what other issues await further down the line, did they check that the footings are capable of handling a extra storey on top!!
----------------------------------------------------------------------
wait till theres a strong breeze
posted on 5/7/19
Why on earth would you come to a football forum for property advice?
On a (vaguely) more helpful note, you say it's "your property", which it is to an extent, but owning a flat in a larger block means you're still a (long) leaseholder. The rights and obligations in this situation will all depend on the terms of your lease, and potentially any management agreement if there's a managing agent in place. I would be very surprised if the freeholder and/or their agents don't retain rights to enter individual properties to carry out necessary repairs.
Honestly, if you have concerns - and I say this as a property lawyer myself - find a lawyer and get the actual answer based on the actual documentation rather than expecting a quick fix from a bunch of strangers online who have no insight as to the contractual and factual specifics.
posted on 5/7/19
comment by Winston (U16525)
posted 6 minutes ago
comment by Edbo (U17933)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Gingernuts (U2992)
posted 12 minutes ago
You can’t hold them to ransom.
They’ve a legal right and responsibility to correct any defects and are obliged to do so certainly within the defects liability period which will be 12 months later.
As a residence they’ll have to comply with NHBC requirements and if they don’t the property can be deemed uninhabitable.
Now sure you can try and deny them entry to their property but I’d be stunned that they don’t have rights of access for cases like this.
Choose a nice flooring and suggest they perhaps cover the costs for you to move out for a few days due to your health issues. But they aren’t obliged to pay you anything.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Didn't know this, useful to know. Thanks
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Never underestimate how much a company will pay you just to shut up.
Regular users of JA606 won't be surprised to see me saying this
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Can’t see that applying here. They’ve been open about needing to rectify an issue. Which is exactly what they should be doing.
It’s not like he found a toe nail in an ice cream tub and threatened to go to the Sun. 😂
posted on 5/7/19
comment by Amanda Hugginkiss (U11574)
posted 1 minute ago
Why on earth would you come to a football forum for property advice?
On a (vaguely) more helpful note, you say it's "your property", which it is to an extent, but owning a flat in a larger block means you're still a (long) leaseholder. The rights and obligations in this situation will all depend on the terms of your lease, and potentially any management agreement if there's a managing agent in place. I would be very surprised if the freeholder and/or their agents don't retain rights to enter individual properties to carry out necessary repairs.
Honestly, if you have concerns - and I say this as a property lawyer myself - find a lawyer and get the actual answer based on the actual documentation rather than expecting a quick fix from a bunch of strangers online who have no insight as to the contractual and factual specifics.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I think this is unfair.
JA606 has proven itself to be a rich source of information for anything from relationship advice to office politics.
I think the site needs a new section to reflect this tbh.
posted on 5/7/19
comment by Gingernuts (U2992)
posted 32 seconds ago
comment by Winston (U16525)
posted 6 minutes ago
comment by Edbo (U17933)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Gingernuts (U2992)
posted 12 minutes ago
You can’t hold them to ransom.
They’ve a legal right and responsibility to correct any defects and are obliged to do so certainly within the defects liability period which will be 12 months later.
As a residence they’ll have to comply with NHBC requirements and if they don’t the property can be deemed uninhabitable.
Now sure you can try and deny them entry to their property but I’d be stunned that they don’t have rights of access for cases like this.
Choose a nice flooring and suggest they perhaps cover the costs for you to move out for a few days due to your health issues. But they aren’t obliged to pay you anything.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Didn't know this, useful to know. Thanks
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Never underestimate how much a company will pay you just to shut up.
Regular users of JA606 won't be surprised to see me saying this
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Can’t see that applying here. They’ve been open about needing to rectify an issue. Which is exactly what they should be doing.
It’s not like he found a toe nail in an ice cream tub and threatened to go to the Sun. 😂
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Nice idea though - plant a toenail in the flooring and then get onto the media.
posted on 5/7/19
comment by Winston (U16525)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Amanda Hugginkiss (U11574)
posted 1 minute ago
Why on earth would you come to a football forum for property advice?
On a (vaguely) more helpful note, you say it's "your property", which it is to an extent, but owning a flat in a larger block means you're still a (long) leaseholder. The rights and obligations in this situation will all depend on the terms of your lease, and potentially any management agreement if there's a managing agent in place. I would be very surprised if the freeholder and/or their agents don't retain rights to enter individual properties to carry out necessary repairs.
Honestly, if you have concerns - and I say this as a property lawyer myself - find a lawyer and get the actual answer based on the actual documentation rather than expecting a quick fix from a bunch of strangers online who have no insight as to the contractual and factual specifics.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I think this is unfair.
JA606 has proven itself to be a rich source of information for anything from relationship advice to office politics.
I think the site needs a new section to reflect this tbh.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Doesn't really matter if people on here are correct as to the generalities if the lease in question says something different. That's my point.
posted on 5/7/19
comment by Amanda Hugginkiss (U11574)
posted 8 minutes ago
Why on earth would you come to a football forum for property advice?
On a (vaguely) more helpful note, you say it's "your property", which it is to an extent, but owning a flat in a larger block means you're still a (long) leaseholder. The rights and obligations in this situation will all depend on the terms of your lease, and potentially any management agreement if there's a managing agent in place. I would be very surprised if the freeholder and/or their agents don't retain rights to enter individual properties to carry out necessary repairs.
Honestly, if you have concerns - and I say this as a property lawyer myself - find a lawyer and get the actual answer based on the actual documentation rather than expecting a quick fix from a bunch of strangers online who have no insight as to the contractual and factual specifics.
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spunk money on a lawyer for something you can find out on the tintanet for free?
posted on 5/7/19
comment by Amanda Hugginkiss (U11574)
posted 56 seconds ago
comment by Winston (U16525)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Amanda Hugginkiss (U11574)
posted 1 minute ago
Why on earth would you come to a football forum for property advice?
On a (vaguely) more helpful note, you say it's "your property", which it is to an extent, but owning a flat in a larger block means you're still a (long) leaseholder. The rights and obligations in this situation will all depend on the terms of your lease, and potentially any management agreement if there's a managing agent in place. I would be very surprised if the freeholder and/or their agents don't retain rights to enter individual properties to carry out necessary repairs.
Honestly, if you have concerns - and I say this as a property lawyer myself - find a lawyer and get the actual answer based on the actual documentation rather than expecting a quick fix from a bunch of strangers online who have no insight as to the contractual and factual specifics.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I think this is unfair.
JA606 has proven itself to be a rich source of information for anything from relationship advice to office politics.
I think the site needs a new section to reflect this tbh.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Doesn't really matter if people on here are correct as to the generalities if the lease in question says something different. That's my point.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I was joking
posted on 5/7/19
hes probably gna find out where he stands in a few emails time anyway why would he need a lawyer
posted on 5/7/19
comment by Amanda Hugginkiss (U11574)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Winston (U16525)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Amanda Hugginkiss (U11574)
posted 1 minute ago
Why on earth would you come to a football forum for property advice?
On a (vaguely) more helpful note, you say it's "your property", which it is to an extent, but owning a flat in a larger block means you're still a (long) leaseholder. The rights and obligations in this situation will all depend on the terms of your lease, and potentially any management agreement if there's a managing agent in place. I would be very surprised if the freeholder and/or their agents don't retain rights to enter individual properties to carry out necessary repairs.
Honestly, if you have concerns - and I say this as a property lawyer myself - find a lawyer and get the actual answer based on the actual documentation rather than expecting a quick fix from a bunch of strangers online who have no insight as to the contractual and factual specifics.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I think this is unfair.
JA606 has proven itself to be a rich source of information for anything from relationship advice to office politics.
I think the site needs a new section to reflect this tbh.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Doesn't really matter if people on here are correct as to the generalities if the lease in question says something different. That's my point.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Was also mine earlier but I put it in a much more consumer friendly way 😎
posted on 5/7/19
Is it really that dusty taking a new builds floor up anyway? What flooring is down now? Surely they'd do it in a couple of days whilst you're at work and just clean up at the end of each day.
Pick the nicest most expensive flooring you like the look of, including the best underlay (if you need it) and let them crack on to keep your new neighbour happy.
If you really play on the health issue you could possibly get them to foot a bill for a couple of nights in a hotel whilst the work is done (and spend the money on whatever, or furniture).
posted on 5/7/19
comment by Winston (U16525)
posted 27 minutes ago
comment by Amanda Hugginkiss (U11574)
posted 56 seconds ago
comment by Winston (U16525)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Amanda Hugginkiss (U11574)
posted 1 minute ago
Why on earth would you come to a football forum for property advice?
On a (vaguely) more helpful note, you say it's "your property", which it is to an extent, but owning a flat in a larger block means you're still a (long) leaseholder. The rights and obligations in this situation will all depend on the terms of your lease, and potentially any management agreement if there's a managing agent in place. I would be very surprised if the freeholder and/or their agents don't retain rights to enter individual properties to carry out necessary repairs.
Honestly, if you have concerns - and I say this as a property lawyer myself - find a lawyer and get the actual answer based on the actual documentation rather than expecting a quick fix from a bunch of strangers online who have no insight as to the contractual and factual specifics.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I think this is unfair.
JA606 has proven itself to be a rich source of information for anything from relationship advice to office politics.
I think the site needs a new section to reflect this tbh.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Doesn't really matter if people on here are correct as to the generalities if the lease in question says something different. That's my point.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I was joking
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Makes sense
posted on 5/7/19
comment by sandy (U20567)
posted 1 hour, 14 minutes ago
Edbo, I have the same problem in my flat. We sold our house about four years back, and just paid cash for a one bedroom flat, only two storeys high, and we have the upper flat. Before I brought, I was told there was some problem with the person downstairs complaing about noise from above (our flat), so the then occupant apparently changed all the carpet, to make it more soundproof.
About a couple of weeks after we moved in, a knock on the door, to say that was somebody walking about with heavy boots on because she could hear all the noise in her flat. She was pretty reasonable, when I said well know their was just myself and my wife, and we were not wearing boots, and if she could hear noise, nothing much I could do about it. She was pretty well OK with that, and I say we would try to be as reasonable as possible, but we simply could not be walking on eggshells, if the flat construction was as it was, nothing much any of us could do about it. Another time she came up, and said had I the builders in, as she could her a bit of a racket. I explained that it was only me hoovering.The thing was she had shutters on her windows that we could hear everytime she opened and closed them, but it was no big deal. I think sometimes people can be far too fussy. Anyway she moved about six months ago, and she said she was sad to go, and that we had been very good neighbours, very quite and respectful.
PS She also supported Man City.
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You were hoovering?
Had you down for a male...what'smayoucallit?
posted on 5/7/19
Try the legal advice board on Reddit.
posted on 5/7/19
If she complains again get her in the triangle of doom
posted on 6/7/19
comment by morespurs (U15748)
posted 19 hours, 49 minutes ago
comment by sandy (U20567)
posted 1 hour, 14 minutes ago
Edbo, I have the same problem in my flat. We sold our house about four years back, and just paid cash for a one bedroom flat, only two storeys high, and we have the upper flat. Before I brought, I was told there was some problem with the person downstairs complaing about noise from above (our flat), so the then occupant apparently changed all the carpet, to make it more soundproof.
About a couple of weeks after we moved in, a knock on the door, to say that was somebody walking about with heavy boots on because she could hear all the noise in her flat. She was pretty reasonable, when I said well know their was just myself and my wife, and we were not wearing boots, and if she could hear noise, nothing much I could do about it. She was pretty well OK with that, and I say we would try to be as reasonable as possible, but we simply could not be walking on eggshells, if the flat construction was as it was, nothing much any of us could do about it. Another time she came up, and said had I the builders in, as she could her a bit of a racket. I explained that it was only me hoovering.The thing was she had shutters on her windows that we could hear everytime she opened and closed them, but it was no big deal. I think sometimes people can be far too fussy. Anyway she moved about six months ago, and she said she was sad to go, and that we had been very good neighbours, very quite and respectful.
PS She also supported Man City.
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You were hoovering?
Had you down for a male...what'smayoucallit?
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I like to think I do my equal share around the house, although I do draw the line at flower arranging.
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