Buyer asking for money 3 months after purchase

teddysmum

I think the solicitor would charge as he has finalised and been paid for correctly doing his job of transferring the ownership.


The OP is quite capable of writing one of the suggested replies themselves. Having hidden nothing they are not liable for house problems once the sale is completed.


I, too would be very suspicious of BG and would have used the person who installed the boiler. (details have to be on the paperwork)

hazyjo

Many solicitors give a free half hour or so and would happily seen a letter in relation to a sale they've dealt with as part of that translation still. If it went into a full blown dispute or court case, that's different. Just ask. I'll be surprised if they charge.

DaftyDuck

Frankly, at this stage, I wouldn't respond at all. Pretty much any statement of fact, denial, pointing in the right direction, or simple pi55 off will be ammunition to the kind of idiot who "knows his rights" when he plainly does not.

diggingdude

You could write back asking about the diamond ring you "forgot" in the kitchen. Say you will consider the boiler repair whilst waiting for that

davidmcn

hazyjo wrote: »

Many solicitors give a free half hour or so and would happily seen a letter in relation to a sale they've dealt with as part of that translation still. If it went into a full blown dispute or court case, that's different. Just ask. I'll be surprised if they charge.

I don't think it merits a reply, let alone one from a solicitor. It's not going to go any further.

hazyjo

davidmcn wrote: »

I don't think it merits a reply, let alone one from a solicitor. It's not going to go any further.

You're right, I was obviously feeling in a polite reasonable mood. Sod 'em, don't reply. Will only start a tennis match of letters.

shortcrust

hazyjo wrote: »

You're right, I was obviously feeling in a polite reasonable mood. Sod 'em, don't reply. Will only start a tennis match of letters.

I'd be so cross at the cheek of it I’d be tempted to do just that, assuming they’re paying their solicitor for the letters. Perhaps write one yourself to their solicitors asking to clarify some points? Then some more. And then some more.:)

wesleyad

I'd be a little wary of pointing them to the warranty as it engages them, it muddies the waters and it could open the door to admitting fault. You are basically saying "we agree there is a problem which we are liable for, however there is a warranty in place for you to claim off"

Now this could become a problem if for whatever reason the warranty doesn't cover the problem (incorrectly serviced, user error etc,) At this point they might come back at you claiming you admitted fault.

So basically I'd ignore.

csgohan4

British Gas serviced it, of course the will find a fault, who do you think will source the parts or a new boiler?