What are the legalities of emptying your loft when you move home ?
23 September 2010, 12:28 PM
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Since he is so awkward and also trying it on over the cost of removing the stuff, I don't think you owe him any favours.
As Alcazar says though, you are responsible for removing the stuff so you will eventually have to do that.
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As Alcazar says though, you are responsible for removing the stuff so you will eventually have to do that.
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23 September 2010, 12:29 PM
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23 September 2010, 12:46 PM
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I think the bog seat thing is the way forward. Go up with a bunch of mates and shift everything non permanent that will cause maximum pain. that includes any lightbulbs you recognise.
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23 September 2010, 01:40 PM
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I finally spoke with Mr Patel today and suggests that I should have removed the insulation as it's old and will be replaced. yeah right.
Tried appealing to his better nature but he wouldn't have any of it so I told him I'd remove my stuff in 5 weeks, as it was the earliest I could get up there, I think he's phoning his solicitor.
can't you speak to your solicitor who handled the sale for you
23 September 2010, 01:46 PM
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I was clearing out the house I had just bought years ago and the previous owners had left a few items in the loft. Nothing major apart from the rather large pink ***** !!!
Not much help to you funkii but just in case you needed to remove any *ahem* specialist items you may have left
Not much help to you funkii but just in case you needed to remove any *ahem* specialist items you may have left
23 September 2010, 01:48 PM
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I asked my solicitor about the contract and yes I have an obligation but he also suggests Mr Patel is ripping me off at £350, and who's to say he doesn't come back in a months time with another issue, kind of like he did during the sale
without stereotyping he is your typical Indian haggler wanting something for nothing.My solicitor does not think he will go to the small claims court as it wouldn't be worth his while.
Anyway I'll ring him in 5 weeks and see if he still wants it shifting, hopefully he justs ***** off now.
23 September 2010, 03:55 PM
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2 months after completion i'd be stating it's too late and tell him to get stuffed. If he takes it further deny it's your stuff.
I'd have never have thought you'd return after the enjoyment you were getting out of baiting the convicts over the Ashes!
I'd have never have thought you'd return after the enjoyment you were getting out of baiting the convicts over the Ashes!
23 September 2010, 05:09 PM
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I finally spoke with Mr Patel today and suggests that I should have removed the insulation as it's old and will be replaced. yeah right.
Tried appealing to his better nature but he wouldn't have any of it so I told him I'd remove my stuff in 5 weeks, as it was the earliest I could get up there, I think he's phoning his solicitor.
His kids first words will be "how much?"
23 September 2010, 05:18 PM
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once he knows you are soft then he will never stop, give him an inch and he is going to take a mile!!!
If he calls again just tell him you don't know what he's talking about and Funkii Munkii died a few weeks ago from stress, say it was something to do with a house sale...
I read this a few months back not to much different! http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/....php?t=2344119
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23 September 2010, 06:22 PM
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Sadly I think she's closed my account
Dont worry I'm baiting them from afar
SS - no chance I'm going soft on him, I was just being polite, short of it is I dont mind removing the 5 items when it suits me but for him to suggest the insulation has to be removed was a laugh I reminded him it was his house now and if he wanted new insulation then he removes the old.
23 September 2010, 06:36 PM
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Not my choice B2Z, if I was selfish then I would still be there living the dream, blame the wife. As I told her I'm in BJ credit for the rest of my life
Sadly I think she's closed my account
Dont worry I'm baiting them from afar
SS - no chance I'm going soft on him, I was just being polite, short of it is I dont mind removing the 5 items when it suits me but for him to suggest the insulation has to be removed was a laugh I reminded him it was his house now and if he wanted new insulation then he removes the old.
Sadly I think she's closed my account
Dont worry I'm baiting them from afar
SS - no chance I'm going soft on him, I was just being polite, short of it is I dont mind removing the 5 items when it suits me but for him to suggest the insulation has to be removed was a laugh I reminded him it was his house now and if he wanted new insulation then he removes the old.
and I would be demanding some back door action aswell
23 September 2010, 07:39 PM
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FM i remeber a thread a while back about people emmigrating and you mentioned its not always what its cracked up to be and how you and the wife had a strange longing for the uk etc. I always point that out to the Mrs when she goes on about living abroad that you can move to oz and still strangely miss the uk!
23 September 2010, 11:48 PM
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Unlikely I know - but I'd take advice.
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13 January 2011, 05:10 PM
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My old mate Mr Patel is still up to his tricks.
I got a final demand from Thames Water for £40. When my tennants moved out they paid up in full. Mr Patel told TW he moved in on Oct 1st hence they flicked me a bill for £40.
I have advised them we exchanged at 14:00 on August 20th and he had his builders in as of that date.
The cheeky B*stard is trying to get me to pay for the water his crew used.
So glad I never went back to take those 5 items out of the loft !!
I got a final demand from Thames Water for £40. When my tennants moved out they paid up in full. Mr Patel told TW he moved in on Oct 1st hence they flicked me a bill for £40.
I have advised them we exchanged at 14:00 on August 20th and he had his builders in as of that date.
The cheeky B*stard is trying to get me to pay for the water his crew used.
So glad I never went back to take those 5 items out of the loft !!
13 January 2011, 09:14 PM
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My old mate Mr Patel is still up to his tricks.
I got a final demand from Thames Water for £40. When my tennants moved out they paid up in full. Mr Patel told TW he moved in on Oct 1st hence they flicked me a bill for £40.
I have advised them we exchanged at 14:00 on August 20th and he had his builders in as of that date.
The cheeky B*stard is trying to get me to pay for the water his crew used.
So glad I never went back to take those 5 items out of the loft !!
I got a final demand from Thames Water for £40. When my tennants moved out they paid up in full. Mr Patel told TW he moved in on Oct 1st hence they flicked me a bill for £40.
I have advised them we exchanged at 14:00 on August 20th and he had his builders in as of that date.
The cheeky B*stard is trying to get me to pay for the water his crew used.
So glad I never went back to take those 5 items out of the loft !!
Do you have a written contract between yourself and the new owner stating that they would be liable for bills between exchange and completion?
If not then your exchange date is completely irrelevant to the utility companies, they will be only interested in when you completed.
13 January 2011, 11:06 PM
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also if this guy was buying off me, just before i leave for good i think some milk poured on all the carpets would be ideal revenge.. a couple of days later and you wont be able to stand in that house! that'd teach him.
13 January 2011, 11:35 PM
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A bottle of milk broke in my dad's (RIP) car many years ago, and the contents soaked into the passenger footwell carpet. It was the rankest stench I've ever known. The reek stayed for about 6 months!!! (despite desperate attempts to clean it up!). Made me gag.
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14 January 2011, 09:13 AM
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my first advice stands -- tell him to fvck off
I suspect he falls out with every tradesmen he ever deals with too, these people always do
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