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[scot22]

Mr.Soffit you deserve an award.

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From past experience planning consent will be required. The Windows are rotten. So I expect under the lease they must be repaired or replaced. Under our lease lease holder pays for glass.
Another line to consider is insisting that the Freeholder fulfills his obligation to repair. Perhaps suggest...

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Without wishing to sound pompous or patronising I think you have an excellent attitude. I agree that an additional survey is probably unnecessary after the other checks. However, in reality, I expect the lease decrees a survey is required. Unfortunately the world of leasehold can be rather strange...

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As a general rule I say always ask. Then you have been open and that should avoid any future problem. For any situation good communication is beneficial. If you ask before exchanging contracts and there are any issues you are forewarned and possibly negotiate price reduction.

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Pleased to see launcher contributing to this thread. You are fortunate.

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I would not disagree with ram who is far more knowledgeable and experienced than me. I still believe that you did needed work. Perhaps you acted too independently, as a leaseholder, to get it done. You will have to pay for the surveyor.
I would follow ram s advice and hope for cooperation....

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First reading I think you have behaved very well. All actions have been based on qualified professional advice and you have sought necessary approval.
you have carried out essential repairs at your own expense.
Not sure what he can sue you for, repairing the property to a high standard...

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What if someone wanted to remove ME but didn't want you as a director ? I always thought you couldn't have a proposal combining separate decisions. Could be wrong.
good suggestion re companies act. Bought it on my Kindle. Makes it a lot easier to access different sections.

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Leaseholder64 has given detailed and accurate comment. Nothing to add.

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Pr people such as 64 and jp contribute an incredible amount of time and knowledge to help people through the forum. My contributions are much more limited and often limited as a result of thinking more of the ethics.
I am sure everyone wishes you and your wife well but clear, factual comment...

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What a sensible post therefore unlikely politicians will do anything like it. Would affect people with money.
Rory Stewart pointed out a major weakness in politics. They are always talking about what and rarely about how.

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Stress all your very many positive attributes, e.g reliable. Personally I think you appear ideal tenants.
Best Wishes for the New Year.