Can he really do this?

[snapper_37]

Just hoping for a bit of advice as really ****ed off today.

We live next to a right nasty piece of work (agressive at the worst, rude at the least). Our outhouses share a wall but roofs are separate. Both of us experience leaking problems during heavy rain, just badly designed, nobody's fault. For around 7 years we have been nagging him for us to get BOTH the roofs sorted - brought up to the same level, proper draining etc. He has put it off and off and off and we haven't been able to do ours separately.

Cut a long story short - he knocks the door last night to inform us that he is having his roof ripped off and built up on FRIDAY!!! I said it was short notice and we would need to speak to who was doing the work and get prices etc. He refused all this as he only wants to get his done and that the water is going to be directed onto our roof. Things got a bit heated and he has threatened that we are NOT to hinder the work and we can 'call the police all we like' but the work will go on.

Neither of us have much knowledge in these things and I rely on my Dad a lot. Twat-face next door says that if my Dad tries to 'hinder' then there will be 'problems'. My father is nearly 70, next door is mid 40s. I have seen him spark out his ex-partner's elderly father 5 years ago and it wasn't pretty (he came round to have a go because next door had given her a whalloping) so I know what he is capable of.

Sorry for the long post but I'm dreading Friday and really don't know what to do.

 

[wafflycat]

You need a swift consultation with a friendly legal shark. Do not delay.

 

[Landslide]

...and that the water is going to be directed onto our roof.

That sounds a bit suspect to me. I'd have thought there'd be a requirement for him to ensure that his roof has the appropriate drainage.

 

[User482]

It might be worth logging with the police - they won't come round but it will be on file if problems escalate in the future.

 

[snapper_37]

That sounds a bit suspect to me. I'd have thought there'd be a requirement for him to ensure that his roof has the appropriate drainage.

Me too. You need to live next to this pr*ck to know him. He is loaded but lives like a pauper and *if* he can get something done on the knock, he will. It's not even a roofer doing the job - it's a joiner

 

[snapper_37]

You need a swift consultation with a friendly legal shark. Do not delay.

Can't afford it tbh.

 

[wafflycat]

Sometimes you *need* to use a legal shark. I'd suggest this is one of those times. If not - find a CAB open today and get down there asap.

 

[Twenty Inch]

Citizen's Advice Bureau.

Local Planning Officer in Council.

Call the Police and get the "threatening behaviour" logged.

Take photos of the roofs now.

I hope you're ok.

 

[snapper_37]

I hope you're ok.

Thanks for all the replies.

I'm afraid I'm not good with confrontations - I prefer the quiet life and when I don't get it, it does mess me up a bit. Hence why we wanted to get both roofs sorted amicably.

Going to try ringing CAB now.

 

[swee'pea99]

I really sympathise...I'm just the same. Hate confrontation, especially with real lowlifes who thrive on violence. I can only echo what others have said, twenty inch's 1, 2, 3, 4 seem right on the money to me. Especially CAB. They tend to be good, and they don't like bullies.

 

[snapper_37]

Have rang, someone is ringing me back with some help. (fingers crossed)

 

[fossyant]

As it's a shared wall (is it attached to the house) then any repairs should be up to a standard - I'd ask the joiner (conractor) what are the plans, and ask him if he'd fix your side. If the contractor made the situation worse then he'd be at fault. It's probably a cash in hand job, but make a note of his details.

As for drainage, thake a look at any deeds you may have - they are quite interesting some times - we had to consult ours with one particular neighbour. We've got bans on external arials, sky dishes, commercial vehicles....guess what, no-one takes a blind bit of notice. Pretty sick of the commercial vehicles though.

 

[Mr Pig]

I feel for you. I think I'd move.

The house next door to us is up for sale and it's worrying wondering what you're going to get moving in.

Hopefully you'll get some good advice from the CAB and be able to do something. What about setting up cameras so that, if it does kick off, you'll have evidence of the guy's behavior?

You could also take down the details of the guy doing the work and inform him that if his work does any damage to your property or causes drainage problems you are going to sue him!

 

[sheddy]

Is there any way of contacting the roofer, so that he can repair your side at the same time ? - can you take friday off ?

 

[snapper_37]

Is there any way of contacting the roofer, so that he can repair your side at the same time ? - can you take friday off ?

Good question. We asked for his details last night - to no avail. I am at work and can't get out of it tbh. The OH is off tomorrow so hence why my Dad is also coming round, as a bit of support and knowledge. Sometimes it can be quite handy to have a 'man about the house'.

If he can do ours aswell, all well and good - that's what we wanted all along. It's just that we have loads of stuff stored in the room (my bike for 1 ) which would need to be moved. Not enough notice really.