Empty Flat

Norman_Castle

letsgotosanfrancisco wrote: »

Main reason lock was being changed was because communal front door could be pushed open from the front....hence the need to change the lock. If they need access, they can contact my upstairs neighbour.

I'd love to enforce the terms of the lease, however the girlfriend had no interest in discussing his will and now we are no better off since she passed.

Have they asked for or been offered a key to the new lock?


I wouldn't discuss a will with neighbours and have found it odd and intrusive when asked by them. All you need to know is who is managing the estate. Any claims should be addressed to the estate of xxx.

eddddy

letsgotosanfrancisco wrote: »

We do have lists of works done which all flats would contribute to. In addition it is a long period of time since ANY money was paid by the flat, whilst they were alive or since unfortunately.

As I mentioned in post #8, having "lists of works" won't mean you can get payment - whether or not you can find a will etc.

Leaseholders have a great deal of protection in law - it's designed to stop bad freeholders ripping them off.

Unless you have followed the law's requirements, the leaseholder / Executors / Beneficiaries don't have to pay you (whatever the will says).