District heating systems

[shayes]

Hi

I am a long leaseholder of a couple of apartments in a purpose built block in Sheffield. The block is 5 years old. They are privately managed.

The apartments have a district heating system. The free holder says that I should be responsible for servicing and repairs to all the equipment in my apartment. I say that it doesnt make sense as I have no control over the water input and its temp, pressure or volume.

Does anyone know of a code of conduct or best practice document which outlines the relevant responsibilities. The lease is silent on the matter so I am looking for some supporting evidence

Thanks

 

[big-all]

heeelllooo and welcome shayes

i simply dont know the answer but would assume it goes along the lines off your other supplies[gas electric water cable etc] as in there will be a recognized changeover point for your responsibility as in stop cock/s or other isolation point where you are responsible from that point onwards

 

[matt1e]

welcome from me too, and like Big-all I don't know the answer either
I would have thought that it would depend on the terms of your lease/contract
i.e service charges that you have agreed to
I feel that this is probably not going to be best answered on a diy forum, you probably need legal advice

Matt

 

[big-all]

welcome from me too, and like Big-all I don't know the answer either
I would have thought that it would depend on the terms of your lease/contract
i.e service charges that you have agreed to
I feel that this is probably not going to be best answered on a diy forum, you probably need legal advice

Matt

whilst i think your advise is good and accurate
i think talking to others on the same system will give better free avenues to try

 

[jonm01]

Hi - Try posting your question on www.landlordzone.co.uk forum, some people on there fairly knowledgeable about this type of thing........

 

[matt1e]

welcome from me too, and like Big-all I don't know the answer either
I would have thought that it would depend on the terms of your lease/contract
i.e service charges that you have agreed to
I feel that this is probably not going to be best answered on a diy forum, you probably need legal advice

Matt

whilst i think your advise is good and accurate
i think talking to others on the same system will give better free avenues to try

Aye your probably right mate, no arguments here
Now back too the vodka and DB for me

 

[big-all]

and the cider and rum from here

 

[matt1e]

and the cider and rum from here

enjoy!
bottoms up mate

 

[shayes]

Hi Guys

Thanks for posting your replies, I shall try the ideas you have posted