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storckboy
Hi everyone,
I'm looking for some advice. Approx 4 years ago I had my boiler (combi) replaced. The fitter put the new one in exactly the same place as the old one. It is situated in my loft and the flue exits through the gable end.
My house is a staggered terrace and so the flue overhangs my neighbours roof. at the time i asked his permission for the fitter to go onto his roof to fit the flue and my neighbour agreed and said no problem.
Approx 6 months ago my neighbour submitted plans which included joing onto and cutting into parts of our house. Although we didn't specifically object we requested a party wall agreement so that any change in status would be recorded on the deeds and no legal matters would arise. My neighbour reacted badly to this and has now demanded that the flue be moved as it is damaging his roof. We gave them our insurance details and they tried to claim but were told that there was no damage to the roof, it just needed cleaning. (they have told us this!) Now they are threatening to get a solicitor involved to force us to move it. I am certain that this is just tit for tat as we questioned their extension, however we are trying to sell our property at the moment and are worried about any legal disputes arising. Most people seem to be of the opinion that they are just trying it on and we should ignore them, however it would be good to hear from you guys.
Thanks.
I'm looking for some advice. Approx 4 years ago I had my boiler (combi) replaced. The fitter put the new one in exactly the same place as the old one. It is situated in my loft and the flue exits through the gable end.
My house is a staggered terrace and so the flue overhangs my neighbours roof. at the time i asked his permission for the fitter to go onto his roof to fit the flue and my neighbour agreed and said no problem.
Approx 6 months ago my neighbour submitted plans which included joing onto and cutting into parts of our house. Although we didn't specifically object we requested a party wall agreement so that any change in status would be recorded on the deeds and no legal matters would arise. My neighbour reacted badly to this and has now demanded that the flue be moved as it is damaging his roof. We gave them our insurance details and they tried to claim but were told that there was no damage to the roof, it just needed cleaning. (they have told us this!) Now they are threatening to get a solicitor involved to force us to move it. I am certain that this is just tit for tat as we questioned their extension, however we are trying to sell our property at the moment and are worried about any legal disputes arising. Most people seem to be of the opinion that they are just trying it on and we should ignore them, however it would be good to hear from you guys.
Thanks.