Neighbours (the bad kind)

tim_n

Nope, they're not buying. I did ask.

The flat is fine. It's by no mean 'hell on earth'. The rest of the tenants are by nature tidy and friendly. We lived there for almost two years with no trouble to speak of at all, then the gentleman concerned got a different girlfriend and the arguments, screaming, shouting, beatings etc were somewhat out of hand. She has moved on and the place is once again quiet. There's no danger she could come back so we're not really passing on a dodgy flat. Just need to get him next door sorted.

Just had a reply from an email I sent this morning that there is a meeting this week to discuss refurbishment of his property including the fitting of new windows and repair or replacement of the door.

mouseymousey99

Oh well thats some progress? Would your other neighbours club together with you? Letters always carry more weight with more than one signature.

tim_n

Not likely - mostly they like to keep to themselves. Sometimes it's a bit like a bad soap, everyone seems nice to your face, afterwards wild rumour is circulated. It's a real shame because I generally don't have a problem, we want to move out and start a family (flat is too small) and I don't really say anything other than 'hello' on my way in and out if someone is about.

I offered to put a bench on the communal grounds, next thing I know I get a notice through the door from HA saying informing me that turning downstairs into an allotment site is not allowed by law! Crazy some days...

ajbisgr8

If the bloke himself isn't too bad, why not explain that you're trying to sell and maybe offer to give him a hand tidying his place up - perhaps even chipping in for a new window - could be cheaper than the solicitor's letter scenario

tim_n

I've thought about it, if I've had nothing concrete from the HA when I come to sell I may just sort him out with a new door and window anyway as it's almost as important as the redecoration of my flat. No point making all that effort and leaving something as silly as that on the outside to discourage buyers.

I already know I'm making a loss on the flat and I'm fortunate to be able to afford it, I just don't want it hanging around for ages either!