Old neighbour problems, declare or not declare?

dizzydoodah

Hello all,
Getting ready to sell, just accepted an offer.
Had a few problems with next door that were reported (police etc)
Long story short the man in question was dealing, loud parties (his friends and himself) in summer with very strong weed being smoked (large amounts, had to shut Windows)
His ex now lives there alone, sensible girl broke it off over a year ago might even be 2 years.
No problems since and she's dating others.
I will double check with the solicitor during the process but is it something I need to declare? I didn't think so as its like anyone moving out. Ponderings welcome

mildredalien

Usually if there were police phone calls or complaints in writing you should declare them. However technically this was with a previous neighbour so perhaps more of a grey area.

Definitely discuss with your solicitor, the information you need to provide might only relate to issues with current neighbours. Or you could declare but be clear that this is not a current problem.

HappyMJ

dizzydoodah wrote: »

Hello all,
Getting ready to sell, just accepted an offer.
Had a few problems with next door that were reported (police etc)
Long story short the man in question was dealing, loud parties (his friends and himself) in summer with very strong weed being smoked (large amounts, had to shut Windows)
His ex now lives there alone, sensible girl broke it off over a year ago might even be 2 years.
No problems since and she's dating others.
I will double check with the solicitor during the process but is it something I need to declare? I didn't think so as its like anyone moving out. Ponderings welcome

If the problem neighbour has permanently gone then I wouldn't worry about declaring it. You could but keep mentioning previous neighbour and most people would ignore it. I would though just make sure he's not in prison and there is absolutely no chance he will return.

dizzydoodah

Thanks guys, yes definitely will discuss with solicitor.
He comes it his mother comes to collect the children once a week.
He's not on the tenancy anymore either.
Agreed it's always a grey area, confusing lol

dc197

I think you should ask yourself whether you would want to be told about him if you were buying your property now.
There is a chance he could get back together with his ex and become your property's neighbour again.
If I were you I would mention the issue but make it clear he is a ex neighbour.

Davesnave

Most people realise that they can't know who's going to be living next door in a six months time, so worrying about potential future neighbours is fruitless.

Here, there is a slightly increased risk of this known problem neighbour returning, so it would be fair to mention the loud parties, saying that as they are no longer a tenant, the matter has been resolved. No need to go into the dealing or his 'bonfires' IMO.

Ozzuk

I think DC197 is spot on - what would you want to be told. I put on a earlier house sale that there had been issues but made it very clear they were all resolved.