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JennyW_2
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We are shortly due to exchange on a leasehold flat we are purchasing from our in-laws.
I’ve gone through the lease contract and there is a paragraph which states (along the lines of):
No bird, dog or other animal which may cause annoyance………
However, I have 2 dogs, my FIL knows this however I thought I’d just ring my solicitor to tell him this.
He said that this statement doesn’t mean I cant keep dogs, but is there to stop me keeping animals that may cause an annoyance (ie barking all night, destroying the flat).
My in-laws have no problems with the dogs coming (or else we wouldn’t have got this far in the purchase), however do you think I should get my FIL just to sign something for me to say he allows the dogs in the property?
I have a good relationship with my in-laws and they know my dogs are like my children, however I just want to make sure nothing horrible happens after we move.
I’ve gone through the lease contract and there is a paragraph which states (along the lines of):
No bird, dog or other animal which may cause annoyance………
However, I have 2 dogs, my FIL knows this however I thought I’d just ring my solicitor to tell him this.
He said that this statement doesn’t mean I cant keep dogs, but is there to stop me keeping animals that may cause an annoyance (ie barking all night, destroying the flat).
My in-laws have no problems with the dogs coming (or else we wouldn’t have got this far in the purchase), however do you think I should get my FIL just to sign something for me to say he allows the dogs in the property?
I have a good relationship with my in-laws and they know my dogs are like my children, however I just want to make sure nothing horrible happens after we move.
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It isnt a decision for you relatives or any seller.
The lease is a separate legal entity to benefit all flat owners so anything signed by your FIL wont carry any legal force.
This is a standard clause with leased property (Ive seen it written as "no crowing cocks or other noisy beasts"!!!!).
Most people never even realise these clasues exist so I wouldnt worry. Of course it is common courtesey to ensure the rights of other owners are not infrindged by noise and any right thinking person would respect others needs.0 -
but what "IF" they change their minds later on down the line? That's my concern....0
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