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Is it breach of lease by Jonny14 Started by Jonny14, 01-08-2014, 13:18 PM	1 response 360 views 0 likes	Last Post by andydd 03-08-2014, 10:59 AM
External vs Internal Works by funkster Started by funkster, 21-07-2014, 14:28 PM	8 responses 857 views 0 likes	Last Post by leaseholdanswers 03-08-2014, 10:29 AM
Do we need to grant ourselves a lease by Woodstock1 Started by Woodstock1, 01-08-2014, 20:50 PM	3 responses 633 views 0 likes	Last Post by Woodstock1 02-08-2014, 19:27 PM
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Reply to Are stopcocks responsibility of Lessee or Lessor

by nukecad

I'd say your responsibility, usually everything from the external meter to the flat is your responsibility even if it runs through common areas.

But as you do have an external meter it should be an easy job to turn the water off there to replace the internal stoptap.
Your water company...
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18-01-2022, 05:17 AM
Reply to Time limitation to appeal historic service charges?

by Sydaton

Hello vmart

My apologies for the delayed response - I didn't receive notification of your response.

Re did I, "pay the sum without disputing it" - I'm not sure that I ever pay it. I pay service charge demands in advance based on a budget and if the year comes in under...
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17-01-2022, 14:31 PM
Reply to work specification not followed, and roof still leaks. Surveyor specifies more works.

by mm2020

The roofer said that they did the 'experiment' using the tap water [roughly 40 litre], and did not leak. So, they think that at least the 'shot-term' seal is working for now.

But with the really heavy rain, the sheer quantity of water might have made a difference.

Also, the...
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17-01-2022, 14:11 PM
work specification not followed, and roof still leaks. Surveyor specifies more works.

by mm2020

There was a series of water leak from a small flat (non-pitched) roof.

This flat (non-pitched) roof has a small fence-like structure, so that the residents [leaseholder AA] were using the roof as their balcony, placing plant pots and sitting on a stool, standing there singing etc. Their...
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17-01-2022, 12:42 PM
Reply to work specification not followed, and roof still leaks. Surveyor specifies more works.

by Interlaken

A simple way of proof might be to put a hose pipe on to the lower roof and see if it leaks into the other flats. Video the proceedings. Then form a plan of action from there.
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17-01-2022, 13:58 PM
Reply to Isn't there any obligation to be insured?

by jpucng62

If the tenancy is regulated as you say it is likely the rent is very low, the tenant has very little money & the LL is unlikely to want to spend anything because the rent is very low!

LL has statutory obligations but will probably being do very little in terms of upgrades, waiting for...
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17-01-2022, 13:19 PM
Isn't there any obligation to be insured?

by Sarah17

Hi All,
I recently bought a flat and learned since that the flat above is a regulated tenancy. The current tenant has moved in 1972. The flat is in a very shabby state, and I am worried about it (safety concerns, fire risk...etc). I wrote to the landlord and didn't receive any answer yet. A few...
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16-01-2022, 17:57 PM
Reply to Are stopcocks responsibility of Lessee or Lessor

by NaomiB

I don't think it's like that here. If we get a plumber in, we will pay him what he charges. I am moving this year so will not get it done myself but if they are all looked at and we pay for it in our service charges then I will be happy to pay my share.
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17-01-2022, 11:21 AM
Are stopcocks responsibility of Lessee or Lessor

by NaomiB

Our flats were built in 1962. Some of the stopcocks are now seized up. Originally, the water came into the building and there was a stopcock for each flat in the cupboard in the communal area. It may confuse things a bit now because we have water meters for each flat outside. However, I wanted to...
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17-01-2022, 08:44 AM
Reply to Are stopcocks responsibility of Lessee or Lessor

by Section20z

Why ? If it's on the service charge you will still be paying for it, but adding agent's and lessor's cut.
Just get your own one sorted.
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17-01-2022, 10:49 AM

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