Neighbour from hell causing prob's with sale

AJ1982

Have you thought about making more noise, or prompting her that her refusal to co-operate will result in more noise. It seems strange she is complaining, therefore stopping you going, and inflicting more pain/noise on herself... Thats not meant to sound threatning, more "If you want us gone, let us go" kind of angle

Fire_Fox

I would be very careful about approaching your neighbour in their home. This can be twisted to become intimidation; at present you appear to be in the right. I favour a letter explaining exactly how seriously you have taken her concerns (very), what efforts you have made (copies of builders paperwork) and asking what she would like you to do next. Perhaps you might ask if your neighbour has a favoured builder who would consider providing a quotation for rectifying the situation? This would not cost you anything and make her look very silly indeed when there is no work to be done. She can't refuse to allow her favoured builder into her home to listen to the 'noise' on the day he comes to quote. Definitely finish by saying that, given the present financial climate, you will be forced to let your flat to any comer should you lose your buyer. Send a copy of any letter to your freeholder for their records.

flashnazia

Rent the place out- find wannabe rock star tenants who have possession of a drum kit....that'll teach her

klasher

If someone moves into a downstairs flat there has to be an assumption that they would hear noise from above you have also done more than enough to rectify the situation.If it ever went to court i'm sure the court would rule in your favour.If she continued complaining you could counter with harrasment.
Of course that is assuming that there is no unreasonable noise.You need an independent person to verify what she can or cannot hear.Good Luck.

poppysarah

Suggest mediation. Her refusal looks bad in court.

Taizar

All a judge (if it even went to court) would need to see is that you have made reasonable effort to resolve the issue which you have.

Duckie wrote: »

Our buyer arranged with the neighbour to be in while she came out with a flooring specialist as she wanted to check the noise levels in the neighbours flat. Neighbour agreed, but then either wasn't in or didn't open the door on the day. Our buyer went to our flat with our estate agent and the flooring specialist.

She isn't exactly helping her case is she??? It's not even yourself that has made the appointment, I think she would be seen as being unreasonable.

If you send letters to her do it via her solicitor (as she is paying them) there will be no way that you can be acused of intimidating her. I would personally have no other contact with her. DON'T make the situation any worse now as however much you would like to have some sort of revenge for the trouble she is giving you the best revenge you can have is when you move out and have nothing more to do with her, unless you want to when you have your new place (maybe a little invite to the new house warming, making her a little green could give you a little chuckle). You have the proof of the work you have carried out, you are in the right, you never know she could just be jealous of the strong relationship you and your other half have.
I would also look at getting some support from other neighbours and if they have any other stories/information of her being unreasonable send statements to her solicitor of these, i'm sure any serious solicitor would not want to get involved in something which is really a case of a lady being deliberately difficult for no reason.

John_Pierpoint

How old is the "nutter" - could it be dementia setting in?

If replying directly or via her solicitor always put "without prejudice" on your letters if you are worried about them being used against you.

ceridwen

lynzpower wrote: »

Do you think shemight be doing this as she doesnt want you to move out- seems odd youve been there 4 years yet shes only raised the issue oncethe for sale board has gone up??

Thats precisely my thoughts - it does seem very odd timing - 4 years of peace and now the onslaught as soon as she sees you intend to move. There is a connection - the question is what.

My guess is actually that she is going for some "backwards on" thinking. That she doesnt want you to move and that the precise reason why is BECAUSE of the level of noise you are creating - i.e. none. She knows you are quiet - but she doesnt know what any replacement neighbour would be like. You are a couple with no children and no loud music, etc. She will obviously fear that you will be replaced by a noisy household - children/dogs/loud music/loud tv. When one is in attached housing of any description - the fear is always there that quiet neighbours may be replaced by noisy ones. I think this could be your problem - in a funny sorta way she wants to keep you there - "better the devil you know".

loopy_lass

i think, 1) offer to go to mediation, thro solicitors letter,
2) give your solicitor letters from builders saying floor is sound.
3)counter claim for harrassment and cite husbands illness.
4)let her take you to court, what a fool she will look!!! and loose and have to pay more.... subject closed. if you keep fighting the subject is still open and preventing your sale.

5) tap her at the back of her head with something hard...... NNNIOOOOOO i was joking ...


good luck

loops

Sunnyday

What a terrible situation, i think that Ceridwen has probably hit the nail on the head and that she actually likes having you as a neighbour as you are so quiet.

I would tell her that you will be looking after a relatives children and their dog frequently and that the reason for moving is more space and because you know that you will be making a lot of noise especially late evening.

Failing that rent the flat out to a large noisy family for a while

Could you borrow a friend children at times when you know that your neighbour will be in and perhaps play twister or musical chairs

I wish you well with this especially as you have done all that you can to resolve the situation i hope that you and your hubby continue in good health and the added stress melts away.

SD