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Extending flat onto common area

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  • Dannymarr
    Dannymarr Posts: 5 Forumite
    Yes that is the case, but if the work is illegal it may affect my ability to sell my flat.
  • Dannymarr
    Dannymarr Posts: 5 Forumite
    It's not his flat I'm talking about it's the common hallway which he has no exclusive right to.
  • stator
    stator Posts: 7,441 Forumite
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    dannymarr wrote: »
    it's not his flat i'm talking about it's the common hallway which he has no exclusive right to.
    who is the freeholder?
    Changing the world, one sarcastic comment at a time.
  • Dannymarr
    Dannymarr Posts: 5 Forumite
    The ground rent is paid to a man in London. I intend to contact him to see if he knows about the intended work.
  • davidmcn
    davidmcn Posts: 23,596 Forumite
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    Dannymarr wrote: »
    It's not his flat I'm talking about it's the common hallway which he has no exclusive right to.
    That would appear to be a matter between him and the freeholder. In what way would the work be to your detriment?
  • Okrib
    Okrib Posts: 166 Forumite
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    He might be arranging to buy this common area from the freeholder - if so, and assuming it doesn't stop you having access to your flat, then I doubt there will be anything you can do. The neighbour will need at a minimum building regulations sign off.
  • mrschaucer
    mrschaucer Posts: 953 Forumite
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    Does your lease state that you have right of access over the "common area" you are talking about? If so, the person wanting to build would have to legally get your agreement to waive your rights and rewrite your lease etc etc.
  • Wanderingpomm
    Wanderingpomm Posts: 524 Forumite
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    There is no permitted development on flats. All modifications need planning
  • moneyistooshorttomention
    moneyistooshorttomention Posts: 17,940 Forumite
    Dannymarr wrote: »
    The ground rent is paid to a man in London. I intend to contact him to see if he knows about the intended work.

    Good idea:T
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