Shared access - odd question.

Smodlet

I hope you don't mind but I did a quick search; how about casting your young, blue eyes over this?

If you go to 5 miles outside of Belper, you get 8 pages. HTH.

moneyistooshorttomention

circuit wrote: »

It's difficult for any of us to draw accurate conclusions, but if this neighbour on the end behaves like owns the place (which is inferred because he acts as the neighbourhood bin guardian), this could go south very quickly.

Maybe he'll decide that he needs a bit more of the lane to park a motorbike/ mobility scooter/ boat/ etc? So he might pop round and inform you that you now have to ask him to move it each time you need to get into your house?

I have seen neighbours behave like this -- they go round blocking in other people's cars, prams, etc or blocking disabled access. "It's OK love, just come round and let us know when you want to go out". No thank you!!

In your position I'd run a mile and take a hit on the £1k now you're aware of how this could unfold. I have a feeling this house is cheap for a reason.

A valid point - but some people have dealt with the "Just ask us to move" thing by literally taking the offender at face value and asking at most inconvenient times (eg early hours of the morning) and they've had to start behaving themselves to avoid getting disturbed.

Another way to deal with bad parking practice is just to park your own vehicle (or your visitors vehicles) immediately behind the "offender parking in wrong place" and they don't like the idea of getting blocked in themselves.

EmmyLou30

If you could gain a key to the gate you'd have no issue as you could take garden waste/bins/furniture etc round the back. I don't think the installation of a gate is the issue.....it's not giving a spare key to number 4 and 5 that's the problem. I daresay he doesn't want stuff coming past his car and risking damage to it but then he shouldn't be parking his car there.


I hope you manage to get it resolved.

circuit

moneyistooshorttomention wrote: »

A valid point - but some people have dealt with the "Just ask us to move" thing by literally taking the offender at face value and asking at most inconvenient times (eg early hours of the morning) and they've had to start behaving themselves to avoid getting disturbed.

Another way to deal with bad parking practice is just to park your own vehicle (or your visitors vehicles) immediately behind the "offender parking in wrong place" and they don't like the idea of getting blocked in themselves.

Having been forced to do both of these things, I can honestly say it's not the way I would want to live my life if I had the choice.

Red-Squirrel_2

EmmyLou30 wrote: »

If you could gain a key to the gate you'd have no issue as you could take garden waste/bins/furniture etc round the back. I don't think the installation of a gate is the issue.....it's not giving a spare key to number 4 and 5 that's the problem. I daresay he doesn't want stuff coming past his car and risking damage to it but then he shouldn't be parking his car there.


I hope you manage to get it resolved.

This, absolutely.

He could have even just installed a gate that bolts from the inside so no key needed but still an extra level of security.

People like this are often quite forceful/intimidating personalities and rely on others not wanting to get into conflicts in order to get their way.

When they are stood up to, they usually back down, but not always and its a big risk to take with your home.

pearl123

If there has been right of way for decades it can't be changed. I live in terrace houses. You should have right of way.

YoungBlueEyes

This is a flying visit and super quick update - I'm going to pull out of the house. Issues on the deeds and coal board etc.

I asked Mr solic for flat out, honest opinion. He said "Would you say your father was a wise man?" "Aye I would." "Well I've lost count of the times I heard your father say "do not buy trouble.""

I'll do a proper update later on, I'm just flying out the door now.

AnotherJoe

Thanks for coming back and updating. Fantastic quote.

Sounds like you have yourself a gem of a solicitor.
Are you going to tell the vendor that it was partly lack of a key your reason for pulling out?

Might help her sell it if she addresses this head on.

And of course, Good Luck with your next house !

moneyistooshorttomention

Does indeed sound like you've got a good solicitor there.

Lucky you:T

YoungBlueEyes

circuit wrote: »

In your position I'd run a mile and take a hit on the £1k now you're aware of how this could unfold. I have a feeling this house is cheap for a reason.

I agree. It'll be a little over a grand whenI get my solic bill but I'd rather that than be stuck in a house I can't sell!

Smodlet wrote: »

I have a feeling this may be one mistake which not only gives the lie to your signature, YBE but which you avoid making the first time.

Yep I'll have to think of another one now Also thanks for looking, I'll have good look through that link tonight.

EmmyLou30 wrote: »

If you could gain a key to the gate you'd have no issue as you could take garden waste/bins/furniture etc round the back. I don't think the installation of a gate is the issue.....it's not giving a spare key to number 4 and 5 that's the problem. I daresay he doesn't want stuff coming past his car and risking damage to it but then he shouldn't be parking his car there.

The main bug bear for me is the fact that he keeps the only key. If we all had one I wouldn't mind. Him creating a parking space is damned cheeky but I could live with that too. Having to ask every time I wanted in or out that way? No way Pedro!

Red-Squirrel wrote: »

People like this are often quite forceful/intimidating personalities and rely on others not wanting to get into conflicts in order to get their way.

I'd have been happier if no 6 were in when I knocked so I coulda got a better idea of what the facts are. But if he was the sort that likes power over others then that wouldn't have made for a happy home cos I baulk at that

AnotherJoe wrote: »

Thanks for coming back and updating. Fantastic quote.

Sounds like you have yourself a gem of a solicitor.
Are you going to tell the vendor that it was partly lack of a key your reason for pulling out?

Might help her sell it if she addresses this head on.

And of course, Good Luck with your next house !

Thanks AnotherJoe, I need all the luck going ha haa!
Dad was great for the one-liners. I should write a book of them.... The full version of that quote (which he said countless times) is "do not buy work and do not buy trouble." He was so wise. God I do miss him.
Yeah solic is a bloody star! We've known him donkeys years, he's another cut from the same cloth as dad
I rang the EA and told her why. I'm not sure really what she can do about it but it'll keep recurring with possible buyers and does need addressing really.

I'll post about the title deeds and coal mine stuff tonight, I need to get the dinner on!

Thanks everyone that's taken time to read and post, I'm so grateful :T