Hi
Can anyone help.
We have a loft conversion done by previous owners. Building certificate granted 2005. This week we have been told by a couple of builders that the height at entrance isn't the required 2 metres.
There are also no doors to the loft. The stairs go from landing to loft slightly curved.
Have been to a solicitor to get advice on potentially suing the council and they have said very doubtful to get anywhere. I have spoken to a surveyor who backs this up (especially as i wouldn't qualify for legal aid.. why this makes a difference i don't know..)
Any idea how i can look at what the building regs would have been back then? I am looking at indemnity insurance but am worried what that will cover me for. I have paid a premium to buy a 4 bed house (3 years ago) and am worried that it would only legally be a 3 bed house with loft room for occasional use.
make sense??
thanks
Can anyone help.
We have a loft conversion done by previous owners. Building certificate granted 2005. This week we have been told by a couple of builders that the height at entrance isn't the required 2 metres.
There are also no doors to the loft. The stairs go from landing to loft slightly curved.
Have been to a solicitor to get advice on potentially suing the council and they have said very doubtful to get anywhere. I have spoken to a surveyor who backs this up (especially as i wouldn't qualify for legal aid.. why this makes a difference i don't know..)
Any idea how i can look at what the building regs would have been back then? I am looking at indemnity insurance but am worried what that will cover me for. I have paid a premium to buy a 4 bed house (3 years ago) and am worried that it would only legally be a 3 bed house with loft room for occasional use.
make sense??
thanks