Unauthorised alterations made to jointly owned property

mustBdebt3

Hi

I need some help with wording for a letter.

My sibling and I own a property and whilst I have been away for a few months they made significant alterations to the inside of the property, including knocking walls out and putting bars on the window

I have been denied access to the property and the property now looks like a prison. It is totally out of keeping with the other houses on the road.

Is this allowed?

G_M

If your sibling 9jointly) owns the property, (s)he can make alterations. Presumably the relevant Building Regs/Planning rules were complied with?

If you jointly own the property, you cannot be denied access. Get a locksmith to open the door for you! (You may have to prove to him you are the owner).

However it sounds like you have a serious communication problem. Best discuss with your sibling separating your involvement. Either
1) buy out his/her half or
2) sell your half to him/her or
3) sell the property and split the proceeds

mustBdebt3

Hi

I seriously doubt any building regs were applied for?

Do you need planning permission to alter the front of the house? Like a gate on the front, in front of the door?