Wonky Chimney

[B00]

We have a leak in my daughter's bedroom and got a roofer to look at hat we thought might be missing slates due to the weather.

It turns out it's the house next door chimney that's got a lovely lean on it and pulled the surrounding tiles which happen to be on our side.

The house next door is a rented property (now empty) however i managed to get the phone number of the owner.

Having just rang him to tell him his chimney needs looking at and fixing, he's point blank refused and slammed the phone down on me.

Where do i stand? There's obviously no way he's now going to answer his phone if i ring again, and we do not have an address for him.

thanks

[mazie]

I would start by contacting the Local council B00....He must pay rates on this property.

[B00]

Would they just hand over his address though Mazie? And if I get it, what do I do with it? LOL

[mazie]

Try them and explain your problem, it's a danger to the passing public...stress that point as well.

[B00]

Can't ring 'em now, they're closed :-(

Ta Mazie, can't begin to tell you how furious I am. He point blank refused to come out, and we know full well he knew about the problem beforehand as the neighbours who were there (who gave me his number) have told me.

[mazie]

Generally speaking B00, these landlords don't give a whatsit ! Good Luck with it let us know how you get on. x

[bookbinder]

Try this website. You might have to pay to get the details, though:
http://www.192.com/?gkw=192+com+free&OVMTC=Exact&;site=&creative=5584119724&OVKEY=192%20com%20free&url_id=13663691&adpos=1t1&device=c&devicemodel=&gclid=CJDN79nno7wCFYsKwwodkl4AKg

[hc4361]

You can get his name and address for a small fee (less than a fiver) from the Land Registry. It is downloadable so you'll get the information immediately/

It is the Title Register you need.

http://eservices.landregistry.gov.uk/www/wps/portal/!ut/p/b1/04_Sj9CPykssy0xPLMnMz0vMAfGjzOKNjSxMDA1NjDwsjM3MDTxN3dyNDUNMjQ1MjPWDU_P0C7IdFQG9k5Tz/

[B00]

Ta guys, but what good will having his address do me in reality? If he's refusing to even come and look at it, how do I proceed?

[hc4361]

192.com is good for finding people who live at an address and so are on the electoral role. No use at all for finding owners who live elsewhere.

You will have to claim on his insurance if he refuses to pay out of his pocket. It might be sensible to go through your own buildings insurance as they have the means of chasing it up.

In the first instance I would get his details from the Land Registry and send a letter by recorded post asking him to rectify the problem.

[bookbinder]

Once you have his address, send him a letter in which you describe the problem and say that you consider it to be his responsibility. If any damage is caused to your house because of his refusal to fix his chimney, you will hold him responsible.

[craft1948]

I'd contact my insurance company and see what they suggest, you pay them to look after your interests.

[craft1948]

Well your insurance company , not mine.........

[tamborine]

Council could use a pro building surveyor & send report to landlord.....with their usual threats

[The Builder]

It must be a hell of a lean to have uprooted the tiles on your side, Boobs. To do that, it quite possible is unstable. Environmental Health (local council) would be the ones to contact..... on the grounds that it may be a hazard.

In extreme situations, especially when the owner refuses to do anything, EH can instigate repairs and bill him accordingly.

[craft1948]

swoon

[ELVIS68]

Ask the roofer to give you a written report and show the council first thing, last thing you want is a strong wind blowing it over.

Contact your insurance company as well, good luck!

[hc4361]

The council won't be interested - it's private property

[The Builder]

Crafty ........... you're lovely..... but so far away ;o(

[B00]

Not sure I can do that Elvis, as we had the roofer out yesterday, can't see him coming out again for a job that won't be coming his way.

[boxtops]

I agree with craft - you ought to be able to claim on your buildings insurance, then you give them the contact details of the owner, and they claim off him.