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Sorry but a different view. Does your lease permit improvements ? Tanking may well be considered additional to repair and maintain. The interior of the wall is usually considered the leaseholders responsibility. Tanking would solely benefit your flat, not the building. It is likely to increase...

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I was referring to your situation. Our gentleman is an individually minded director. He succeeded in delaying co surveyor going in to flat for ten months !
unfortunately there are 8 directors, at one point 12, so decision making is problematic.
There are some decisive actions I would take...

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You are right, it is crazy. He got surveyor to advise solely on his flat, Freeholder for the building according to lease. Likelihood now is for third, appointed by RICS. It's become rather surreal.
I think it highly unlikely that leaseholders have a right, certainly not for all of them. That...

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Thanks . I'm sure many blocks could be run by volunteers. However, past experience, work done by only a few who are subject to criticism.

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How and what is the cost please ?

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Yes. I've put on another thread about difference of opinion. His surveyor says tank. That would benefit his flat and only his flat. He wants it to be paid for him. Freeholde r surveyor treat the wall which will benefit building. F H responsibility to pay. This has dragged on for years !

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Thanks ram, as usual informative and based on experience.

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Thanks. What do forum members think would be a reasonable percentage to charge for major works a) preparation of specifications b) obtaining competitive tenders, tender reports and supervising all major works ?
At what sort of level does something become a major work ?

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Much appreciated Gordon.

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Not sure if correct title but looking for someone to manage finances and lease building responsibilities. Victorian 12 dwellings building in Cumbris.
What would an average monthly charge per dwelling be ? Would it be usual to charge for extras such as getting quoted for work ?
Any advice...

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Stacke r U think damp issues are possibly one of the most common concerns. My legal enquiries have in variable been met with the response 'perhaps '. In my case it is tanking a first floor flat where none existed, the flat was priced to reflect damp issues and a further reduction given for surveyor...

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Repeat apologies to Stacker and thanks to everyone who has made helpful responses for me. Everything will be resolved !

[scot22]

Re reading the thread esp#20 the prevention of that damp is of value for the whole building. My belief is that it is a Freeholder responsibility. There are other issues, e.g partly done. Whoever started and paid for that surely accepted responsibility.

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Thank you for an informative and interesting response. It would be of sole benefit to his flat not the building.

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Apologies for intruding on thread. Re. 3 , and I know I keep seeking comment, what if first floor leaseholder demands tanking ? Freeholder has already offered to change pointing from cement to lime or spray wall with sealant.

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Does any old building have a repairing obligation for damp issues ? Ours doesn't and I consider it rational. I do have a vague memory of a case where Freeholder required to install dpc to wall below ground level.
People will be fed up with me asking questions about tanking a flat above ground...

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It is complex.
Was the lease bought in the knowledge it was a damp flat ? Was the price adjusted ? If the Freeholder accepts responsibility and pays it will become a permanent responsibility.
I suggest sending the issue to LEASE for free qualified legal advice. I have always found them...

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Very good suggestion vmart. Thanks Gordon That should prove useful. If shareholders are not in communication about common issues they should be.
Anonymising cases would provide some protection. Beware of too much individual information being made public. There is considerable evidence of damage...

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I have been researching the effects of the internet. The erosion of individual privacy can be one. I support the belief of OP. There is no definite public interest.. Each case decide on its facts. I differentiate this from criminal law which must be transparent.
Is there anything infringed...

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Thanks. I'll spend some time trying to set out details from the many complications.