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Where do we stand on this with our tenancy??

pennies_from_Heaven
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Hi All,
Firstly, my apologies for a long winded story, but I wonder if someone could help?
A couple of weeks ago a neighbour asked me for our LL contact details, regarding some roof issues apparently stemming from our side (semi detached) and impacting theirs. Contact details were given, and I was asked if it was ok for a surveyor to come and have a look at the guttering/roof which was the root of the problem.
Surveyor came today, but it turns out its nothing to do with the roof, (the surveyor told us) but about moving the oil tank and re-siting it further up the garden, as the neighbours want to buy part of the garden where the oil tank currently sits.
We haven't been informed of this, but have a couple of issues-
a)Where would we stand re the garden, as our rent is high due to the fact that the garden is large, but in effect we would be losing some of it!
b)We aren't happy about the level of disruption this would cause due to the layout of the garden and maybe loss of hot water/heating, not too mention noise and mess.
We haven't been asked about it or told anything, so can we refuse to let them do the work due to the disruption?
Thanks for any replies guys.
Firstly, my apologies for a long winded story, but I wonder if someone could help?
A couple of weeks ago a neighbour asked me for our LL contact details, regarding some roof issues apparently stemming from our side (semi detached) and impacting theirs. Contact details were given, and I was asked if it was ok for a surveyor to come and have a look at the guttering/roof which was the root of the problem.
Surveyor came today, but it turns out its nothing to do with the roof, (the surveyor told us) but about moving the oil tank and re-siting it further up the garden, as the neighbours want to buy part of the garden where the oil tank currently sits.
We haven't been informed of this, but have a couple of issues-
a)Where would we stand re the garden, as our rent is high due to the fact that the garden is large, but in effect we would be losing some of it!
b)We aren't happy about the level of disruption this would cause due to the layout of the garden and maybe loss of hot water/heating, not too mention noise and mess.
We haven't been asked about it or told anything, so can we refuse to let them do the work due to the disruption?
Thanks for any replies guys.
LBM 1.1.16 = £27096.59 - now £17,020.38
Paydbx 2017 - £3588.90/£7000 = 51.27% - number 74
Paydbx 2016 - £6487.31/£7000 = 92.67% - number 74
Paydbx 2017 - £3588.90/£7000 = 51.27% - number 74
Paydbx 2016 - £6487.31/£7000 = 92.67% - number 74
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The landlord rents the house and garden to you, I highly doubt he could just sell some of it with out your A. consent and B. a reduction in rent.
How do you know the neighbour wants to buy some of the garden if you haven't been told/asked about it.make the most of it, we are only here for the weekend.
and we will never, ever return.0 -
The landlord rents the house and garden to you, I highly doubt he could just sell some of it with out your A. consent and B. a reduction in rent.
How do you know the neighbour wants to buy some of the garden if you haven't been told/asked about it.
the surveyor told us! Then when he saw the look on oh's face he said, 'ah I think I've said more than I should have' so showed us the plans instead!LBM 1.1.16 = £27096.59 - now £17,020.38
Paydbx 2017 - £3588.90/£7000 = 51.27% - number 74
Paydbx 2016 - £6487.31/£7000 = 92.67% - number 740 -
Your contract is for th house/garden as is.
The LL cannot suddenly deny you access to one of the bedrooms. Or part of the garden.
Having said that, how can you know (since communication has been non-existant) when he plans to do this (if at all)?
Perhaps he's looking ahead to when the tenancy ends, at which point he might decide to split the garden etc?
How long is your tenancy? When the fixed term ends, do you anticipate staying? Do you know if the LL will want/allow you to?
Having said the above, if you choose, you can deny any contractors (including the surveyor if he returns) any access. And the LL. If you wish to do this, put it in writing to the LL.
However, a far better approach surely would be a friendly conversation to confirm what is going on, how it might impact you etc. THEN you can decide whether to do one or more of:
* request a rent reduction
* start looking for a new place to live
* refuse access
* negotiate a convenient time for construction work0 -
Your contract is for th house/garden as is.
The LL cannot suddenly deny you access to one of the bedrooms. Or part of the garden.
Having said that, how can you know (since communication has been non-existant) when he plans to do this (if at all)?
Perhaps he's looking ahead to when the tenancy ends, at which point he might decide to split the garden etc?
How long is your tenancy? When the fixed term ends, do you anticipate staying? Do you know if the LL will want/allow you to?
Having said the above, if you choose, you can deny any contractors (including the surveyor if he returns) any access. And the LL. If you wish to do this, put it in writing to the LL.
However, a far better approach surely would be a friendly conversation to confirm what is going on, how it might impact you etc. THEN you can decide whether to do one or more of:
* request a rent reduction
* start looking for a new place to live
* refuse access
* negotiate a convenient time for construction work
hi,
Thanks for your reply. Our fixed term has ended, we have been here just over a year. The LL asked how long we planned to stay when the fixed term ended, we said around 2 years due to schools etc. which he said was fine.
We have decided to start looking for somewhere else (we have a few other issues with problems in the property that have yet to be sorted), I guess I just wanted to see where we stood before the talk with the LL. I think really I'm just finding it difficult as previously we owned for a few years so didn't have to think about this kind of thing!
Anyway, thanks again.LBM 1.1.16 = £27096.59 - now £17,020.38
Paydbx 2017 - £3588.90/£7000 = 51.27% - number 74
Paydbx 2016 - £6487.31/£7000 = 92.67% - number 740
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