hi not as important as some messages but woudn't mind some advice if some available. The house next to us is in flats and upstairs is rented out by a landlord who lives in NZ who i don't have direct contact with. Tenants are relatively new (about a year) and don't have great english.
their garden has been inpenetrable since we moved in. Totally over grown and nobody uses it nor have they ever. I've just found out its our fence and need to replace the whole fence (for both parts of the garden) the bit at the back is currently about 3 foot. Next to it is a rundown shed with a glass window about to crash to ground, a hazel tree which has put out so many shoots it's wrecking the fence and there is a fox den which means earth is piled aobut 2 ft higher than ground level, also rotting fence.
I have contacted agents 2 months ago to ask if these hazards, particularly earth and tree could be removed before i pay for new fence. they claim can't get in contact with landlord, then that it is tenants responsibility in the contract.
firstly can i force someone to clear the garden? i don't want to pay to do so as i think will never get money back. HOW? any suggestions welcome
secondly I really like my neighbours and dont htink can be their responsibility as they've only been there 1 year and gdn been like that for at least 5 but looks like about 20.
thanks ever so. am bit stressed as about to go to hospital so may not get time to reply but will check answers when return.
ta