UPDATED *its done!*Our buyer wants to bury their dead dog in our garden

Errata

Shouldn't worry. You house is now [STRIKE]in[/STRIKE] famous throughout the land and will have substantially increased in value.

ps don't forget to charge them for the cups of tea, biccies, sarnies, counselling.

lincroft1710

henpecked1 wrote: »

The Mrs is now fuming that I even started this thread which will probably delay trying for a baby for another month.

Tell her you need to try more often as it increases the chances of success!

Ulfar

henpecked1 wrote: »

Right, here is the latest. I can post this as it will not make a blinding bit of difference.

The EA called this am at 10am to say they had a very upset Mr Jones on the phone. Mrs Jones was so distraught she can't even speak at the moment. They have decided not to buy our house citing distress at our actions. They have also commented to the EA that due to my actions, they will be seeking compensation for their survey costs, solicitors fees and out of pocket expenses incurred for the removal of the dog from the property.

I have told the EA that should they decide to pull out over a trivial matter non related to the purchase, I will defend these costs and counterclaim for the reinstatement of the garden pond, the peg bag, and Koi "goldfish" not to mention the time we have spent running around after them, also costs incurred in cleaning the area as I am assuming I will need to have someone in to ensure the land isnt contaminated. I am awaiting a call back from the EA this pm to find out how this is going to go. I have threatened to put the house back on the market which we will do today if they do not play ball.

The Mrs is now fuming that I even started this thread which will probably delay trying for a baby for another month.

The moral of this tale is you don't own a house until the contracts are exchanged and you have completed.

With this in mind they can't sue because of the thread if you have told the truth and the definitely can't sue for any loses due to their decision to pull out of the sale.

Personally my opinion is they were taking the !!!!.

bitsandpieces

henpecked1 wrote: »

They have also commented to the EA that due to my actions, they will be seeking compensation for their survey costs, solicitors fees and out of pocket expenses incurred for the removal of the dog from the property.

I wonder who technically owns the dog now :eek: Though I'm sure you wouldn't be wanting to fight for the ownership of someone else's dead pet.

BornAtTheRightTime

Surely this shaggy dog story is now dead in the water and time to let it be buried? I had it pegged as a bit fishy from the start!

florabell

henpecked1 wrote: »

i can hardly take pictures of them in my garden can I?

O"h can i take a snap of your dead dog. Prop him up against the lobelias and say cheese." I think not.

I feel a bit intimidated in my own house. I wish someone else was here with me.

Just brilliant!! Fell off my chair at the picture in my head. Thanks for the laughs.

henpecked1

BornAtTheRightTime wrote: »

Surely this shaggy dog story is now dead in the water and time to let it be buried? I had it pegged as a bit fishy from the start!

It has been a draining day for us today.

The EA called back at 5pm, You are right, they cannot claim compensation from us because they have decided to pull out and I assume their solicitor has advised them to come and retrieve the dog or face a genuine claim from us for the reinsatement of the garden.. They have asked whether they can come back at 12.30pm on Saturday to get back the dog for burial in their own garden. We have agreed to this on strict terms that the dog is wrapped up fully before it is brought back into the house as we dont want them bringing the dog and various debris and lord knows what else through the living room. The OH will go spare if she finds bits of dog on the shagpile. It will also put an end to the endless pegs that are strewn all over the patio table which I have to keep picking up every sodd ing morning off the patio.

We are a bit upset tonight about the whole thing. We have practially lost our buyer in a market which is very difficult and imagine everything we have invested into buying our dream home has been lost.

The EA is coming round Monday to take pictures of the garden as the pond is lost so I guess I will be making a rockery on Sunday.

It has taught us a valuable lesson, it's a dogs life.

Googlewhacker

henpecked1 wrote: »

It has taught us a valuable lesson, it's a dogs life.

Literally

Errata

Oh dear. I can only suggest you insist they wear NCB suits whilst on your property and also dress the dog in one immediately they drag it out of its grave. Point them at this website http://www.surplusandadventure.com/shop/army-surplus/military-gas-masks/british-army-olive-green-nbc-286534.html

And do make sure your camera is in full working order so we can see how the whole process goes, bit by bit and blow by blow.

henpecked1

Errata wrote: »

Oh dear. I can only suggest you insist they wear NCB suits whilst on your property and also dress the dog in one immediately they drag it out of its grave. Point them at this website http://www.surplusandadventure.com/shop/army-surplus/military-gas-masks/british-army-olive-green-nbc-286534.html

And do make sure your camera is in full working order so we can see how the whole process goes, bit by bit and blow by blow.

I am thinking that the vendors, given that they turned up with the dog stuffed in a recyclable bag will be unlikley to dress for the occasion.

I am more thinking the scene from ET when they erect poly tunnels.