Roof problems at leasehold property. What to do next?

ILW

MelaBella wrote: »

so would it be more difficult then to get the repayment from other tenant?

May be simple, may be a nightmare if they do not have the money.

MelaBella

katejo wrote: »

I was referring to your statement about the freeholder arranging the work. That was not the case for me. The leaseholders had to organise it. The freeholder did nothing useful throughout my time there.

my long lease states the same i need to arrange for all

G_M

Whether checking the % split (50/50 or whatever) OR whether freeholder/leaseholder is responsible, or any other aspect of repairing obligations the advice is the same.

As I said: Read the lease.

Fortunately in this case MelaBella seems to have done just that. :beer:

Where one leaseholder has to 'persuade' the other to contribute, much depends on the individuals. Yes, there may be a legal obligation, but resorting to law in these cases is slow, expensive, and troublesome.

Why not knock on the door (or phone) the other leaseholder and see what sort of person they are? Whether they are likely to be a "not affecting my flat so I don't care" type, or a "yes we need to keep the building in a good state of repair" type.

Makes a huge difference!

MelaBella

G_M wrote: »

Why not knock on the door (or phone) the other leaseholder and see what sort of person they are? Whether they are likely to be a "not affecting my flat so I don't care" type, or a "yes we need to keep the building in a good state of repair" type.

Makes a huge difference!

thanks for advise, i will try and do that, not sure they even open the door to talk to me, perhaps they also can try to be pleasant as possible but when it will come to paying their share the positive attitudes may change:) but still worth trying that, at least i can use this as excuse to meet prospective neighbour.

G_M

To be honest I always knock on prospective neigjbours doors anyway to find out what they are like!

If your'e spending several £00,000 to live somewhere for a few, or many, years, you don't want to find the neighbours are...... a problem!

They will also be far more honest about the building, and the area, than the sellers, who just want you to buy!

katejo

MelaBella wrote: »

my long lease states the same i need to arrange for all

I have just tried to send you a PM but could not find your name. Please send me one if you want further info.

MelaBella

katejo wrote: »

I have just tried to send you a PM but could not find your name. Please send me one if you want further info.

just sent you PM .Thanks!

Fire_Fox

katejo wrote: »

I was referring to your statement about the freeholder arranging the work. That was not the case for me. The leaseholders had to organise it. The freeholder did nothing useful throughout my time there.

You are muddying the waters if you acted outside of your long lease. If a freeholder is not adhering to the covenants in the long lease you should take them to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal. http://www.lease-advice.org/publications/
Cases can be fast tracked where urgent.

katejo

Fire_Fox wrote: »

You are muddying the waters if you acted outside of your long lease. If a freeholder is not adhering to the covenants in the long lease you should take them to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal. http://www.lease-advice.org/publications/
Cases can be fast tracked where urgent.

Not sure if you are referring to my example or to Melabella's? My lease stated that it was my responsibility to arrange repairs on the roof, not that of my freeholder. Not relevant for me any longer anyway as I sold the flat in 2006.