prob with neighbours help pls

movingforward2010

Poppy9 wrote: »

That's odd. I can't see what they can gain by turning down cash.

Your next move to protect yourself is to write to them setting out your offer. Send it by recorded delivery so you have proof you offered to pay.

There is no way they can recover the full amount as any idiot would query why they erected a fence on your behalf and paid the bill in full, on your behalf. It will be obvious that it's a 50/50 split.

Out of interest who has the ugly side (i.e the back of the fence).

I wouldn't worry about any record of dispute affecting the sale of your house as they are selling too a serious buyer will realise that the problem disappears when you both move.

im baffled to? i offered the cash and the explination and they said
' will now be persuing you for the full cost of the fence as we believe it is your responsibility, also you have caused us a great deal of stress and upset by making us wait this long for the money ' ???? i then decided it was not a good idea to hand over £185 cash to them,! i am going to write a cheque next week for the £225 and post it recoreded delivery. and hope to god they dont start a war over the whole fence


ugly side is on my side btw

movingforward2010

im just thinking that if the cant get thier own way or wont back down about anything they will just threaten people with solicitors action!

Poppy9

Make sure you give a covering letter with your cheque and refer to today's conversation and their turning down the cash offered.

Also put in the letter that you have the ugly side of the fence facing your property and if this wasn't agreed then tell them you are reducing your share by 10%/20% to take account of this.

Finish the letter off by apologising for the delay but that you disappointed in their reaction when you offered the cash. Tell them you find their threats of legal action intimidating and agressive and request that they put any other issues in writing, else you will deem the matter closed.

movingforward2010

sav4it wrote: »

Well, that was a nice little exchange which made the pair of you look rather silly!

it was and i apologise , i was upset and angry and shouldnt of said those things im sorry robby-01 and anyone else who was offended by my comments

kittycat07

I would suggest that if you are concerned about this you see whether there is a CAB in your area or a law clinic which may be able to offer you some legal advice.

My understanding is that a verbal contract is perfectly legally enforceable. It is harder to prove - yes - but is as legally binding as if it were written down (there are some exceptions to this though). The quesiton is whether it's a contract - that's a matter you'd need legal advice on.

The reason that they are talking about the small claims court is because that is where disputes over monies up to about £5000 (again some exceptions) are dealt with. If it ends up there - yes you could lie (as you said in a previous post - not my words) but if you did that in court you would be commiting perjury.

sav4it

Excellent advice poppy9.

SPANIEL36

i thought they needed the money for their holiday????? so why turn down a good chunk of what you agreed but first and foremost, why pay out 450 quid if you need it for something else anyway???

movingforward2010

sav4it wrote: »

Maybe so, maybe not. I really don't know but these neighbours sound like complete idiots. They can't just change the rules verbally agreed just because the've got the hump. There is no logic in their actions described to date and to produce a letter just 3 weeks after completion of work seems OTT in the first place.
I'd have great fun with them but it sounds as though poor OP is a tad afraid of conflict ( written) but this one is an easy one.

im hoping they might just want to go on thier 'holiday' and forget about it and accept the £225

i dont like conflict and i am afraid, i go to pieces as soon as they start getting abrupt , i just want to sell my house and go

movingforward2010

sav4it wrote: »

Wrexham Lad, have you found out whose fence it is yet? It sounds as though it may be yours and in hindsight, having got the bumache, they've looked into it and realised this but they can't possibly expect you to now pay the full price after agreeing to pay half. They are suggesting they do exactly what they are accusing you of doing which is going back on your "word".

i havent found out yet i am going to contact my solicitor to see if he knows

Lady_E

Have you thought about contacting your union rep , probably PCS and get onto their legal dept?
If you are in the union ,they will draft letters and the like for you and hopefully put this whole matter to bed for you. How desperate are you to sell your property? I am being stubborn here, but on a matter of principle I would let the neighbours shell out for solicitors etc just so it would delay their house move as well . From what I can see, you made an agreement , you had some financial difficulties,which you explained to them, you offered part payment on the money owed and it was not good enough for them,they wanted the WHOLE
of the bill to be paid by you!! Check your deeds and stand your ground !