Help - sellers lied to us

Section62

BungalowBel said:

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I must admit, it was very nice of your neighbour to 'make you aware' (not).  Why?  What was the purpose of this?  Gossip?  To upset you before you've even moved in properly?  I can't see any other reason.  I would keep them at arm's length in the future.

Why would you do that without knowing they had ill intent?  The reasons why the neighbour mentioned it could include they wanted the OP to be aware - 'just in case'.

Different people are going to prefer different approaches, but if it were me then in Slinky's words "(they said they didn't want to worry me, I'd rather have been worried)".

I'd rather know about something like this because it would give me the chance to change the locks and get the plumbing and electrical systems checked over, just in case they haven't been since the illicit activity was stopped. (not everyone follows MSE and knows locks should always be changed)

If it were more recent then the knowledge might help explain unexpected visits and/or stuff in the post.  Personally I can't really think of a reason not to mention to a new neighbour if they were aware of a significant event which happened in their property in the last couple of years.

Marleysmummy99

Section62 said:

BungalowBel said:

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I must admit, it was very nice of your neighbour to 'make you aware' (not).  Why?  What was the purpose of this?  Gossip?  To upset you before you've even moved in properly?  I can't see any other reason.  I would keep them at arm's length in the future.

Why would you do that without knowing they had ill intent?  The reasons why the neighbour mentioned it could include they wanted the OP to be aware - 'just in case'.

Different people are going to prefer different approaches, but if it were me then in Slinky's words "(they said they didn't want to worry me, I'd rather have been worried)".

I'd rather know about something like this because it would give me the chance to change the locks and get the plumbing and electrical systems checked over, just in case they haven't been since the illicit activity was stopped. (not everyone follows MSE and knows locks should always be changed)

If it were more recent then the knowledge might help explain unexpected visits and/or stuff in the post.  Personally I can't really think of a reason not to mention to a new neighbour if they were aware of a significant event which happened in their property in the last couple of years.

I'm glad she told me. I did think she relished in it, but I'm glad I know. It makes a lot of sense. 

Locks were changed immediately.

Jumblebumble

Marleysmummy99 said:

I need some advice please. We moved a week ago and have made the biggest mistake,  and I'm so incredibly upset. 

When meeting my new neighbour yesterday, she made me aware that in or around 2023 the property we just purchased was a cannabis farm. Neither the seller or the estate agent told us. The estate agents were aware as they were the ones that were letting it out at the time and then sold it to us. I'm very upset about this, I live in this house with my family including our 2 year old child. 

I contacted the local police yesterday but was told they can't give me any info due to GDPR. I've submitted a freedom of information request but it'll likely not succeed. 

I need evidence of the crime and that this house was a cannabis factory in order to take legal action against the seller and agent. I wouldn't have purchased this house if I had known.

National Grid confirm the meter was changed and a new supply put in Nov 2023, after supply was disconnected.

Difficulty is that the previous owners live in South Africa. I'm so upset by this. I don't know what else to do.

I have not read the whole thread but what are you going to tell district judge who asks you as per the title of this thread.
"What particular lie do you allege that the sellers told?"

Marleysmummy99

Jumblebumble said:

Marleysmummy99 said:

I need some advice please. We moved a week ago and have made the biggest mistake,  and I'm so incredibly upset. 

When meeting my new neighbour yesterday, she made me aware that in or around 2023 the property we just purchased was a cannabis farm. Neither the seller or the estate agent told us. The estate agents were aware as they were the ones that were letting it out at the time and then sold it to us. I'm very upset about this, I live in this house with my family including our 2 year old child. 

I contacted the local police yesterday but was told they can't give me any info due to GDPR. I've submitted a freedom of information request but it'll likely not succeed. 

I need evidence of the crime and that this house was a cannabis factory in order to take legal action against the seller and agent. I wouldn't have purchased this house if I had known.

National Grid confirm the meter was changed and a new supply put in Nov 2023, after supply was disconnected.

Difficulty is that the previous owners live in South Africa. I'm so upset by this. I don't know what else to do.

I have not read the whole thread but what are you going to tell district judge who asks you as per the title of this thread.
"What particular lie do you allege that the sellers told?"

Ok omission - kind of a big thing to not tell us. It has got me thinking that the TA6 isn't fit for purpose for things to be disclosed like this

Ditzy_Mitzy

Maahes said:

I grew weed and smoked weed in every house I lived in for a period of over twenty years. Even left some for the people that bought my parent's house. Don't stress about it.

Naughty!  Were you on a joint tenancy? 

To be blunt, I think wee'd better reefer you to the relevant authorities.  Appreciate that'll be the pot calling the kettle Lebanese black, for some though.    

MeteredOut

Ditzy_Mitzy said:

Maahes said:

I grew weed and smoked weed in every house I lived in for a period of over twenty years. Even left some for the people that bought my parent's house. Don't stress about it.

Naughty!  Were you on a joint tenancy? 

To be blunt, I think wee'd better reefer you to the relevant authorities.  Appreciate that'll be the pot calling the kettle Lebanese black, for some though.    

You're right, but we need to weed out these sort of people!

bobster2

MeteredOut said:

Ditzy_Mitzy said:

Maahes said:

I grew weed and smoked weed in every house I lived in for a period of over twenty years. Even left some for the people that bought my parent's house. Don't stress about it.

Naughty!  Were you on a joint tenancy? 

To be blunt, I think wee'd better reefer you to the relevant authorities.  Appreciate that'll be the pot calling the kettle Lebanese black, for some though.    

You're right, but we need to weed out these sort of people!

You mean grass them up?

Posts making light of this situation using puns need to be flagged in some way - e.g. with a hashtag 

I'll get my coat...

Linus2864

bobster2 said:

MeteredOut said:

Ditzy_Mitzy said:

Maahes said:

I grew weed and smoked weed in every house I lived in for a period of over twenty years. Even left some for the people that bought my parent's house. Don't stress about it.

Naughty!  Were you on a joint tenancy? 

To be blunt, I think wee'd better reefer you to the relevant authorities.  Appreciate that'll be the pot calling the kettle Lebanese black, for some though.    

You're right, but we need to weed out these sort of people!

You mean grass them up?

Posts making light of this situation using puns need to be flagged in some way - e.g. with a hashtag 

I'll get my coat...

This whole thread has gone to pot . . 

lincroft1710

bobster2 said:

MeteredOut said:

Ditzy_Mitzy said:

Maahes said:

I grew weed and smoked weed in every house I lived in for a period of over twenty years. Even left some for the people that bought my parent's house. Don't stress about it.

Naughty!  Were you on a joint tenancy? 

To be blunt, I think wee'd better reefer you to the relevant authorities.  Appreciate that'll be the pot calling the kettle Lebanese black, for some though.    

You're right, but we need to weed out these sort of people!

You mean grass them up?

Posts making light of this situation using puns need to be flagged in some way - e.g. with a hashtag 

I'll get my coat...

I presume your coat is in fact a reefer jacket

Bossypants

Marleysmummy99 said:

Jumblebumble said:

Marleysmummy99 said:

I need some advice please. We moved a week ago and have made the biggest mistake,  and I'm so incredibly upset. 

When meeting my new neighbour yesterday, she made me aware that in or around 2023 the property we just purchased was a cannabis farm. Neither the seller or the estate agent told us. The estate agents were aware as they were the ones that were letting it out at the time and then sold it to us. I'm very upset about this, I live in this house with my family including our 2 year old child. 

I contacted the local police yesterday but was told they can't give me any info due to GDPR. I've submitted a freedom of information request but it'll likely not succeed. 

I need evidence of the crime and that this house was a cannabis factory in order to take legal action against the seller and agent. I wouldn't have purchased this house if I had known.

National Grid confirm the meter was changed and a new supply put in Nov 2023, after supply was disconnected.

Difficulty is that the previous owners live in South Africa. I'm so upset by this. I don't know what else to do.

I have not read the whole thread but what are you going to tell district judge who asks you as per the title of this thread.
"What particular lie do you allege that the sellers told?"

Ok omission - kind of a big thing to not tell us. It has got me thinking that the TA6 isn't fit for purpose for things to be disclosed like this

I've read this whole thread through and I'm still not sure what exactly you think the problem with the house is likely to be. What 'structural' issues exactly are you so concerned about which wouldn't have been visible to your surveyor?

Houses have long lifespans and often go through multiple changes of use. Why don't you spend some time settling in and getting to know your new home? Buy some pot plants, set up a reading nook and have a glass of wine in it, etc. You might soon find you rather like it after all!