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daveydave
Hi all,
I have a question about a boiler installation that I'd appreciate your advice on.
My partner has a terraced house with a kitcken extension in the back yard. Seven years ago she had a boiler installed on the wall that would have been the dividing wall between hers and next door's back yards. The plumber that installed this said she would have to ask permission from her neighbour for the flue to be placed through this wall as it exits into their yard. The neighbour said it was fine, and the boiler was installed. The flue is approx 6ft off the ground and had a protective grill over it.
The neighbour died about 12 months ago and the house has recently been bought by a 'property developer' who has told my partner, in no uncertain terms, that he doesn't want the flue there and that it has to be moved immediately. She is trying to find out where she stands legally before spending money she hasn't got, on what may well just be some builder's wishes. Today he called at her door while she was home alone and he was abusive, rude and tried to bully her with talk of legal action and regulations (which he was asked to quote, but he couldn't actually remember the details).
She is not interested in taking action against the plumber, as he is a friend, and tells her that although it may not be 'best practise' he can find no legal reason why it should be moved. She just wants to be sure where she stands with this arrogant bully of a 'developer/builder.
If this guy had been polite and reasonable, she would no doubt have just moved the boiler, but his manner suggests that he may just be trying to intimidate her into doing something that need not be done.
Any advice or guidance would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance,
Dave.
I have a question about a boiler installation that I'd appreciate your advice on.
My partner has a terraced house with a kitcken extension in the back yard. Seven years ago she had a boiler installed on the wall that would have been the dividing wall between hers and next door's back yards. The plumber that installed this said she would have to ask permission from her neighbour for the flue to be placed through this wall as it exits into their yard. The neighbour said it was fine, and the boiler was installed. The flue is approx 6ft off the ground and had a protective grill over it.
The neighbour died about 12 months ago and the house has recently been bought by a 'property developer' who has told my partner, in no uncertain terms, that he doesn't want the flue there and that it has to be moved immediately. She is trying to find out where she stands legally before spending money she hasn't got, on what may well just be some builder's wishes. Today he called at her door while she was home alone and he was abusive, rude and tried to bully her with talk of legal action and regulations (which he was asked to quote, but he couldn't actually remember the details).
She is not interested in taking action against the plumber, as he is a friend, and tells her that although it may not be 'best practise' he can find no legal reason why it should be moved. She just wants to be sure where she stands with this arrogant bully of a 'developer/builder.
If this guy had been polite and reasonable, she would no doubt have just moved the boiler, but his manner suggests that he may just be trying to intimidate her into doing something that need not be done.
Any advice or guidance would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance,
Dave.