Re: Landlord hasn't carried out requested repairs

On Fri, 25 Aug 2006 07:40:31 +0100, "GB" <NOTsomeone@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

say we are
talking about something like a garden wall,

.......a possibility that completely passed me by <g> ! For some reason
I though that it was an internal wall - but it is more likely to be an
external boundary wall, otherwise I imagine the house would have
collapsed.

with maybe a couple of loose
coping stones at the top. I would suggest just removing the loose stones, so
as to make it safe.

I agree - even if responsibility for the wall is actually their
neighbours that seems perfectly reasonable given the inaction of the
landlord/agent.

It might be noted on <URL:http://www.landregisteronline.gov.uk/> for
£3 - see
<URL:http://www.landregistry.gov.uk/assets/library/documents/public_guide_006.pdf>

I could imagine a major row if your friend goes beyond
what is strictly necessary and involves the landlord in more cost than is
strictly essential.

To prevent this the procedure is to give the landlord the opportunity
to correct at every stage, in this case by providing them with quotes
and a reasonable deadline to complete the work. The they're in no
position to argue. If they don't respond you engage and pay for the
builders yourself and deduct it from the rent. If the landlord gives
notice on the grounds of rent arrears, the tenant can counter claim,
present their evidence and the court can prevent the landlord getting
possession. As ever he can still get possession under the simpler
Section 21 route once any fixed tenancy has ended or within 2 rental
periods (min 2 months) during a periodic (month to month) tenancy
which is why your pragmatic suggestion of merely removing the danger
may be the best option.

Daytona
(Landlord & tenant, not a lawyer)
.

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