Two fencing panels blew down in the recent storm in UK along with the central post. It is on the left of my home (rear). My Landlord (Housing Association) says it is not on the deeds for this house and said it belonged to next door. They say no and have provided written evidence of such. Now my Landlord (Lady on reception to be precise) is saying that it is tenants responsibility. Where do I stand?
2007-02-05 20:58:51 · 21 answers · asked by breezinabout 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Of course, I should've check the tenancy aggreement before anything else, what was I thinking of? thanks guys
2007-02-05 22:12:23 · update #1
It sounds as though your housing association is trying to pass off the cost of general maintenance onto you. If the wind had blown off the roof of your house, that would be the owners responsibility, not the tenant's. The fence is exactly the same. If the central post broke, it was probably rotten - meaning poor maintenance. Don't suppose you have a photo of it? I'd go to someone who knows something at the housing association and tell them its their responsibility.
2007-02-05 22:35:43 · answer #1 · answered by David W 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Check your contract and/or property deeds. If there is no specific reference, request your landlord to provide you clear evidence that it is not his responsibility. Otherwise, under "normal" terms, I think the landlord should be responsible for the regular maintenance of the premises, including your fence, unless you are personally liable for any damage.
2007-02-05 21:08:01 · answer #2 · answered by alphacharlie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would have thaught it is the landlord responsibility to maintain the property. I am a council tenant and they repair fences....check with citizens advice and if the housing association is liable they will be able to assist
2007-02-05 21:03:42 · answer #3 · answered by bellabelloo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't be fobbed off by what the reception woman told you. If the fence is the property of the Housing Association it should be their responsability to fix it. Ask to see someone in higher authority
2007-02-05 21:24:35 · answer #4 · answered by mongoose 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chill man. It's not your responsibility.
All perimeter fencing and foot paths in your garden are the responsibility of your HA. if a few slabs break on the path way, they have to fix it, same with fencing.
in the 3 houses that I've lived in my fence was always on the LHS (looking at the bottom of my garden)
Just get your neighbour to get it fixed and get them to send the bill to the HA. What ever happens its not up to you, let your neighbour and HA sort it between them.
2007-02-05 21:04:56 · answer #5 · answered by speedball182 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so - check your tenancy agreement, and if it's still not clear, try the Citizen's Advice Bureau or seek a free interview with a solicitor (most offer this - ring to check) for legal advice. Good luck.
2007-02-05 21:03:51 · answer #6 · answered by mad 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First & optimum, it relatively is the duty of the two events to make certain that the development in question is extra healthy to stay for the full length of the lease. to start with, if the owner has given you the homestead in stable situations wherein each little thing became into working in tip good situation, then it is your duty to make certain which you safeguard it in tip good situation. If there have been plumbing themes in the previous you moved in or you found out with reference to the plumbing themes at present once you moved in, then the owner is in threat of provide you the de-clogging and pay for the charges. in case you have lived in the homestead for an prolonged whilst without themes and now you have plumbing themes, than there's a risk which you will have reason the topics from the form you have use the applying, as such it is your duty to pay for the wear and tear. whilst the owner delivers you with the basics, it is your household projects to make certain which you keep each little thing in the homestead in stable situations. different than for placed on and tear, the tenant in many cases are household projects for any harm to the valuables and its utilities.
2016-10-01 12:22:28 · answer #7 · answered by clarice 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hiya,if you stand on your doorstep looking out up garden,the left hand side is yours,did you sign a agreement,think your only responsible for the inside of the building,the landlord should have insurance to cover these repairs,look in agreement to see if the specified that you must have insurance etc,normally you would have content insurance,and the landlord,buildings,thus hes got that covered he should pay etc,hope this helps Nigel
2007-02-05 23:16:06 · answer #8 · answered by nigel the builder 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
STUCK IN THE MIDDLE.
Re-read your agreement carefully & consult with legal person if you must, in case someone tries to sue for damages.
Any court will look for evidence to support & back a claim, it could be the landlords problem & not the leaser's. All that should be clearly defined in the agreements that were signed by you both. If it ISN'T, you both could equally be held accountable.
2007-02-05 21:11:51 · answer #9 · answered by ccchevydude 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would say no, it is there responsibility, when I rented a house my landlord sorted my fence out.....
You are responsible for your own contents in the house to be insured and that's it they are responsible for buildings insurance
2007-02-05 21:03:28 · answer #10 · answered by xXx Orange Breezer xXx 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋