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Difficult neighbour

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Gangan2 Tue 02-Apr-24 20:01:05

Desdemona

Has she given a reason for saying no?

Keeping adjoining houses in good repair is in both neighbours interests.

No , she just said that she wouldn't allow anyone on her roof even though she was reassured IF any damage occurred it would be corrected. She just always has this air about her that she thinks she is very important.
I bet if my guttering failed and water caused her property to be affected she would be shouting very quickly!

Germanshepherdsmum Tue 02-Apr-24 19:58:48

I doubt the landlady will budge without a solicitor’s letter. Perhaps the CAB can point you in the direction of one who isn’t too expensive. Good luck!

Grammaretto Tue 02-Apr-24 19:58:29

A solicitor's letter will be a lot cheaper than a new roof.

Gangan2 Tue 02-Apr-24 19:56:04

Germanshepherdsmum

The Access to Neighbouring Land Act should assist you but you really need to see a solicitor and ask them to write to the landlady.

Thank you, I knew there was an act of some kind but wasn't sure what it was called so that's a great help .
A solicitor sounds expensive sadly 😥

Desdemona Tue 02-Apr-24 18:47:50

Has she given a reason for saying no?

Keeping adjoining houses in good repair is in both neighbours interests.

Shelflife Tue 02-Apr-24 18:27:25

How unreasonable!!.I do hope you are able to resolve this issue - very stressful!

Germanshepherdsmum Tue 02-Apr-24 18:21:54

The Access to Neighbouring Land Act should assist you but you really need to see a solicitor and ask them to write to the landlady.

Gangan2 Tue 02-Apr-24 18:17:48

Hi , I am wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction.
I live in an old terraced cottage and need access to the side of my property to check guttering and general maintenance of walls . The only way to get there is via a section of my neighbours roof . The person I employed to do the work contacted owner and explained to her the situation. She has totally refused to allow anyone on her roof and I am wondering what to do next . Any advice would be greatly appreciated. The property he needs to get onto the low roof of is actually rented so it's not a falling out with my actual neighbour, it's her landlady that's the problem.