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[Anna1985]

I think I would be soon, although the application would be made in joint freeholder names

[Anna1985]

Your windows should be covered by Fensa for 10 years, the window installer is under obligation to get them fixed Once Fensa confirms it is their cost. Oh the miracles that could happen when the installer knows they are responsible for all associated costs good luvk

[Anna1985]

1) generally he cannot charge for more than 6 years backdated
2) generally he cannot add any interest
3) he cannot charge you ground rent unless he serves you a specific form & it is quite prescribed
4) if the work isn't done to contract or of low standard, go to which they have...

[Anna1985]

It is not about legal/illegal.
it is about the fact when you rent a property, it becomes someone's home.

How would you feel if you give a neighbour a key for emergency and they just come in without trying to contact you?

Same happens here. So apologize profusely, provide...

[Anna1985]

I would email lease and clarify with them if you need a licence to alter or a covenant change.

Apart from soundproofing, obviously.

I would assume for licence to alter you could do it yourself, providing everything is clear.

If it is change of covenant that may...

[Anna1985]

Q1 - does your lease allow wood flooring or carpet flooring only?

[Anna1985]

Macromia , thank you. We were already talking in another thread. I'm just reviewing all options prior taking action.

By lease leaseholders to maintain the property in good repair , the lease is self repairing and the freeholder has no obligations to maintain the property.

[Anna1985]

Hi @Benzo,

1) yes
2) 3 leaseholders, one of them BTL and he keeps his property in disrepair and generally don't see any problem with the property 3) 2 co freeholders , I'm one of them
4) no
5) walls are in poor state, raising damp, penetrating damp, hall needs to be fully...

[Anna1985]

We were advised to use silicone solution, 15 years warranty and 5k for the side wall 4 by 4.5 meters.
our builder recommended to do it over the dry period as the wall Should be dry and otherwise youll need to spend time and monies drying the wet wall but it does depend a lot

[Anna1985]

Is there anything in your lease re section 146 or 147? If not, then I would suggest to have a quick chat with another solicitor.

but do engage with police and council on anti social behaviour

[Anna1985]

Hi, it is a process that would take a long time.
Most likely your leaseholders will receive an order to sell.
However, if they persist, won't engage with court that is generally when you get a forfeiture.

I would go to the forfeiture route - your legal costs will repaid or the...

[Anna1985]

Hi Bumping the thread up.
the freehold was sold with outstanding arreas and as much as we would like to start recouping some monies, would it jeopardise the possible forfeiture claim if we claim for them?
the disrepair is ongoing for a while, and we are to formally demand the repairs to...

[Anna1985]

Please be mindful of the following:
A landlord should be careful not to waive the right to forfeit. If the landlord indicates or does anything that suggests that the lease is ongoing, there is a risk that the right to forfeit the lease will be lost. By way of example, if a landlord accepts rent...

[Anna1985]

I think 10 years of taking the piss doesn't deserve the civil response.
You need to request the monies due for the last 6 years, set the time limit to be paid and when monies are not due involve a solicitor.
You could send a letter before action yourself or could involve solicitor straight...

[Anna1985]

Too much emotion, the window installer should be covered by Fensa and as it seems the installation is faulty go back to them if the window installer does resolve the issue

[Anna1985]

How long have they not be paying the service charge, insurance, ground rent?...

[Anna1985]

I'm sorry to hear about your situation, but you are not a woman in your 20ies - you are their freeholder and they take the piss.
Go to court and get them out of your property, meantime do start raising anti-social behaviour complaints every time they create inconvenience and enforce the terms...

[Anna1985]

Yes, if we have no cooperation, then we would consider a court case with all the proof and evidence. I'll post an update in 3 months

[Anna1985]

Hi, Macromia , yes in a nutshell.
3 leaseholders, one of them 1 BTL leaseholder who wouldn't do anything unless there is a threat of legal action or council fine threat, and 2 co freeholders.

All in all the would be around 50k or more expense going forward but there are things which...

[Anna1985]

This lady is definitely knowledgeable: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/emily-fit...dford-54752bb7