Recent content by Paul-in-Sussex

Hi all Blimey this is getting intense... Let me try to straighten up any misunderstandings. Firstly any economy of facts is down to (a) Me not being a trades person and (b) my not wanting to be identified from this post - however unlikely. To point (a) I will add that my background is...

It seems there is no EICR in place. Lawyers have scheduled one for next week. They say it will take 2 1/2 - 3 hrs to complete. Seems a long time for accommodation so small (size of single car garage)? Regards Paul

This is getting weird... Why am I being accused of lying - just trolling? All the facts are there exactly as they exist in the real world minus identifying information. Should I add my name, address and contact details? Bank details, inside leg measurement??? Moving on: Could someone tell me...

I understand it is 'best' to be able to access the CU whenever the need arises, that much is clear. The question is whether that is a cast-iron legal requirement or is it to some extent situation specific. The caravan example would be a situation where instant access isn't available but it all...

SO.. do we actually know if the CU has to be moved? Or is it more a nice-to-have deal? Bearing in mind it means major works to two homes is there room for common sense or is it a cast iron go-to-prison-if-you-don't-do-it legally mandated thing - or what? Also while I'm here I don't understand...

Two owners - change of ownership about four years ago. new owner's affairs managed by lawyers because he isn't entirely capable. Lawyers seem very keen to 'manage' work, presumably because they get to invoice for their efforts in said management. Issue is simple. It is clear that I as tenant...

Thank you John I appreciate all the comments on here. I didn't expect it to run on as it has. I feel I know where I am with this and can make informed decisions going forward. Thank you everyone. Have a great evening Paul

Yes I think I did get a tenancy agreement when they took the place over. I haven't had all the other bits of paper a tenant is supposed to receive. They may or may not be aware of their legal obligations but they only seem interested in comissioning juicy work. 30k for plastic lawn, abit of...

Thanks ebee So it is really just common sense - run cables in from underneath and use sealant. I work in the marine industry and all that is standard stuff. So no real reason why it can't be done? Many thanks Paul

PS I don't have the EICR, I have asked for it. I don't seem to have any of the document they are supposed to provide to a tenant.

Involved because I live there and have done for 20+ years, and because I don't want massive disruption (ceilings down - more people in to reinstate + paint etc etc etc. It is a small space, little bigger than a one-car garage. A bunch of people ripping it apart unnecesarily while I sit around...

The current plan is to pull down some of the ceiling in the annexe to access existing wiring. Wiring comes through back wall of main house directly into my 'kitchen' and toilet setup. On the landlords side are a row of kitchen cabinets, probably already used for some of the annexe wiring. I...

Why is putting it outside a problem. That option was mentioned here yesterday.

I am OK with legally mandated work being carried out. My initial guess was that this is just work for works sake. They now also want to do things with the cooker hood - thin end of the wedge I guess. I will suggest the CU is put outside to minimise disruption and cost. Many thanks for all...

I didn't really want to give away a lot of detail here because I don't want to be chucked out for trouble making if they find this - but here in a nutshell is the situation. I have lived in annexe for just over twenty years. I'm not always there because work takes me away - more in summer than...