Not allowed to lay laminate floor - is there a way round it?

eddddy

Hi stargirl04

Just another angle to consider... if this matter escalates to a dispute with the mgmt company (or with the people in the flat below), when you sell the flat you will have to declare the dispute to the buyers.

Highlighting a problem related to noise carrying between flats might deter some buyers.

stef73

Someone I know has rhinofloor it does not look or feel like old lino http://rhinofloor.tarkett.com/range/elite/elite-woods/

bouicca21

Wouldn't it be a good idea to work in alliance with the management company and utilise their expertise to ensure you get adequate soundproofing in place?

I_have_spoken

OP knows all about their rights, nothing of their responsibilities.

Ulfar

The problem is to do wooden flooring right so that it doesn't impact your downstairs neighbours costs £££.

You have asked the management company and they have said no to your proposal, ignoring this would be foolhardy. If the people downstairs complain it could get messy.

stargirl04

Adrian C, in answer to your question, there was ALREADY (cheap) laminate flooring in the lounge and hallway of my flat when I bought it. Therefore I had no reason to think that laminate was not allowed.

It was clearly stated on the legal documents during the sales process that the lounge and hall were laminated, so why was this not challenged by the management company, whose staff would have seen the documents in question?

Is there anyone who can advise me on whether vinyl flooring is quieter and therefore preferable to laminate? I am prepared to pay more for a quieter material and for good quality underlay. Many thanks to those who have made practical suggestions to me in this respect.

xylophone

Have you looked into "Acousticork"?
http://www.corkcomposites.amorim.com/construction.php/products

moromir

stargirl04 wrote:

It was clearly stated on the legal documents during the sales process that the lounge and hall were laminated, so why was this not challenged by the management company, whose staff would have seen the documents in question?

I think you need to go back and understand the basics of what each company's remit is before you go and make statements like this.

The Freeholder would not have been supplied with any such documents by your Solicitor in the 'normal' conveyancing process.

If at all the Freeholder will be party to:
Buyer's Enquiries Form (asking questions of the management company)
Any subsequent queries raised as a result
a Stock Transfer Form

And thats pretty much it.

Conrad

I put high quality vinyl in a flat I let recently. Not that old rubbery stuff our parents once had, this stuff looks just like real wood. I also laid it in my office about 7 years ago and it's as good as new (I think it was Cardene or similar).


Laminate is a mare if you get a leak, even decent stuff can deteriorate fast if gets wet. It's also a lot more hassle to fit.

anotheruser

Lay the laminate on top of the carpet?
Job done.