Summary- 2 weeks after moving into flat my son has the police visit saying they've had a welfare call regarding flat next door. Apparently could be old lady who hasn't been seen or heard of for a few weeks. Son asks are they sure it's the right address and police/paramedics say it is. Son explains he moved in only 2 weeks prior so isn't aware of anyone next door and/or of their movements. Police leave and say keep us updated.
Following day son tries next door a few times and still nothing so updates police. They then come and smash the door down to discover a furnished flat but no one there. Turns out it is a second property for a couple who use it occasionally. Worth pointing out that the flats usually have a porter service but as this occurred at the weekend no porter was there to talk to police in the first instance.
Couple now tell son it is all his fault and they are going legal to cover cost of damage to door. Police had told my son it is not his fault they were going to smash door down and it was their decision. Where the original welfare call to the police came from they obviously cannot say but clearly it was wrong!
Where does my son stand on this? His letting agent says he is not liable and that is my gut feel too.
Any advice much appreciated thank you!
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Brizzle1991 · 11/10/2019 09:27
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