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Changing 2 bed to 3 bed property by Helvie Started by Helvie, 25-08-2018, 15:42 PM	1 response 89 views 0 likes	Last Post by pilman 28-08-2018, 13:15 PM
Does Certificate of lawful use trigger notification to lender? by XYZ Started by XYZ, 23-08-2018, 22:24 PM	1 response 57 views 0 likes	Last Post by Lawcruncher 24-08-2018, 19:50 PM
Private Road - Owner - Company Dissolved back in 2009 by ontljoshi Started by ontljoshi, 23-08-2018, 12:51 PM	6 responses 75 views 0 likes	Last Post by leaseholder64 24-08-2018, 13:33 PM
Building Regs, refurbishing flat above shop by ETD Started by ETD, 09-08-2018, 17:55 PM	3 responses 83 views 0 likes	Last Post by pilman 22-08-2018, 17:15 PM
Unadopted Road access by Abstractone Started by Abstractone, 14-08-2018, 21:35 PM	1 response 74 views 0 likes	Last Post by leaseholder64 14-08-2018, 22:28 PM
Can the Freehold build a loft on a Leaseholders house by stern138a Started by stern138a, 09-08-2018, 17:17 PM	5 responses 125 views 0 likes	Last Post by Lawcruncher 11-08-2018, 18:14 PM

Co-freeholder permission for works and change of co-freeholder

JGBG123

I have what I imagine is a pretty niche problem (and can't immediately see a related topic). I have a split level maisonette, sharing freehold with the downstairs flat.

I know the co-freeholders and we get along very well, and I have told them by email a month ago I plan to do works (a...
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28-11-2018, 17:33 PM
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Lawcruncher

AARRGGHH!!! How did I miss that?

Thanks for pointing the error out.

Moderator: Please correct it....
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07-12-2018, 21:21 PM
Reply to Co-freeholder permission for works and change of co-freeholder

ram

Is there an Error at 3.2 ?

The Lease contains a prohibition against making alterations to the Property WITHOUT the landlord’s consent.
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07-12-2018, 18:12 PM
Freeholder developing loft/communal garden

Groundrush

First post, please be gentle!

I’m in the process of buying my first flat. 1930’s block of 8 flats in total and I’d be buying the leasehold (135 years).

My solicitor has raised concerns as the freeholder has in the past tried to develop the loft space into flats. Having...
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07-12-2018, 15:10 PM
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Lawcruncher

N.B. For the record and for the avoidance of doubt there is no relationship of lawyer and client between us and I owe you no duty of care. You use the wording entirely at your own risk. For full professional advice backed by indemnity insurance consult a solicitor or a licensed conveyancer.
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06-12-2018, 13:11 PM
Reply to Co-freeholder permission for works and change of co-freeholder

Lawcruncher

No fee required, Draft will appear soon.
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06-12-2018, 00:20 AM
Reply to Co-freeholder permission for works and change of co-freeholder

JGBG123

Lawcruncher that is extremely kind of you! I'll pay you though. Is there a phone number I could get you on?

Thanks,
James...
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05-12-2018, 17:44 PM
House conversion to flats, 4 year rule & continuous use

littleorchard

Hi,
I have some experience of the planning system and have obtained lawful development certificates in the past to confirm the lawfulness of the planning status of a building. However, I currently have a situation I have not seen before with regards to the "4 year rule" and the concept...
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26-11-2018, 13:10 PM
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littleorchard

Thank you pilman. That is good news.

In terms of actually making the application on the planning portal, would you make 6 separate lawful development for existing use applications i.e. one for each flat? Or would you make one application for "change of use from a single dwellinghouse...
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02-12-2018, 20:24 PM
Reply to House conversion to flats, 4 year rule & continuous use

pilman

Section 191(2) Town and County Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 10 Planning and Compensation Act 1991.

After 4 years had passed no enforcement action was possible so that after that period had elapsed each flat was in lawful use as a single dwelling.
That did not change...
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01-12-2018, 16:58 PM

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