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Seller lying about neighbours?

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purpleme12 · 01/08/2021 20:43

What comeback do I have???
Please anyone
We weren't made aware of this awful next door neighbour I've had to call the police on
It's just me and my daughter and it was supposed to be a new start for us, a good thing. And it's ruined and I wish I'd never moved here please help

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beigebrownblue · 01/08/2021 23:54

Also contact Victim Support if you are able to.

StarlingsDarlings · 01/08/2021 23:57

Also, if you have male friends who are happy to pop round regularly, all the better. He probably sees you as an easy target as a woman living alone. Even if you just have female friends over frequently, it shows you have a support system.

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purpleme12 · 01/08/2021 23:58

I have already logged it
The police said they would go from door to door to get witnesses (which I know there were and may be more who stayed inside) and see if they would make a statement and it relies on that and then they'd take him in for interview. I haven't heard back yet since I gave the statement. I thought I would by now
Will have to ring 101 to try and get an update as I don't have any other number to ring

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purpleme12 · 02/08/2021 08:48

It's the not knowing how far he'll go and if he'll try to make up lies about me that that everyone will believe

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Ozanj · 02/08/2021 09:48

Check how far you can go up. If you’re responsible for building the fence then make it go up as high as you possible can. Then on your side you can plant a spiky hedge even higher. Something like firethorn or similar.

LozzaMcNozza · 02/08/2021 12:46

So many comments so apologies I wasn’t able to read them all. Are you able to film him doing this? We’ve had issues with an anti social neighbour the last few months in our block of flats. She was verbally abusive towards me and several others amongst lots of other things. We all clubbed together and complained to the police and sent our videos to them. She was arrested 4 weeks ago and hasn’t been back since. She owns her flat so she will be back at some point I’m sure which makes me feel so anxious. We believe she is being assessed under the mental health act. If he is causing you so much worry and you feel under threat then the police need to come out and do something! This is what we were told by them. I hope it gets better for you, it’s such a worry

Hels20 · 02/08/2021 14:04

I don’t think it’s right that you only have to report if it has been logged. Please look at seller forms and speak to a solicitor. We looked to move last year and couldn’t because it would have meant lying about our horrible neighbours who would calm my 4 and 8 year old “f’arseholes”, banged on the adjoining walls if they dare played, would shout abuse at me and my kids…it was so awful. I was miserable but spoke to a solicitor and realised I would have to lie if I sold…and we made no complaint…

user1471538283 · 02/08/2021 17:29

So he has done it to others and then moved on. That sounds quite promising. I wonder if he is put straight by the police or a big bloke he might behave?

I just dont understand why people are like this. Most of us just want to live our lives without disruption. I hope it gets sorted out.

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purpleme12 · 02/08/2021 23:33

I came back home today at half 8 so no one was about. Everyone was inside. I'd been out all day
I didn't have to worry about anything
Cos it's always on my mind

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Vanilla1Cookies · 02/08/2021 23:44

@Hels20

I don’t think it’s right that you only have to report if it has been logged. Please look at seller forms and speak to a solicitor. We looked to move last year and couldn’t because it would have meant lying about our horrible neighbours who would calm my 4 and 8 year old “f’arseholes”, banged on the adjoining walls if they dare played, would shout abuse at me and my kids…it was so awful. I was miserable but spoke to a solicitor and realised I would have to lie if I sold…and we made no complaint…
It is correct. You only have to disclose it if it’s been logged.

The op has been logging it now so if she sold she would now have to disclose it.

Chitchatchatter · 05/08/2021 19:24

With regard to the fence, even if you’re not responsible for maintaining the existing fence, there’s nothing to stop you putting up a fence next to the existing one but within your boundary. Then build it as high as you can, it’s usually 2m but check with your council. Just don’t attach it to the existing fence. You might lose a few inches from boundary and yes it will cost but it might give you some peace of mind.

Chitchatchatter · 05/08/2021 19:24

*2m = 2 metres

Queenie6655 · 05/08/2021 20:45

This is awful

How can this piece of scum get away with all of this

Awful !!!!!!

optimisticpessimist01 · 05/08/2021 20:58

Speak to a solicitor rather than getting advice on here. There could be legal recourse.

MadisonMontgomery · 05/08/2021 21:07

Unfortunately now you have reported it you will have problems when looking to sell, so you may as well keep reporting to the police every time there is any issues.

2bazookas · 05/08/2021 21:43

Sellers are obliged to reveal a formal dispute with neighbours,

That would be something like, a complaint to or from an official authority (police, council,planning authority, ) . an argument that went to lawyers letters, sending or receiving a written letter of complaint .

In other words, anything that's been officially recorded/notified.

If your seller did none of those things you don't have any claim against them.

Queenie6655 · 06/08/2021 10:54

@MadisonMontgomery

Unfortunately now you have reported it you will have problems when looking to sell, so you may as well keep reporting to the police every time there is any issues.
But how can she allow this to continue without reporting it???

Awful situation

Sending op best wishes
Hope they can resolve it with support from police

TimetohittheroadJack · 06/08/2021 11:08

Is there any way you would consider going round and apologising to him for getting off on the wrong foot, and asking to start again?

I know it's not palatable, but if you could de escalate the situation it would be better in the long term.

It's better than being scared in your own home.

Mirandamcd · 06/03/2022 14:04

Just caught this, hope you are doing ok. This happened to me too it's dreadful. Keep your chin up,
do you know if they are renting or do they own? Which part of uk are you in?

NowEvenBetter · 06/03/2022 14:16

If you read OPs replies, she answered the first question, and this thread is seven months old

Wonnle · 06/03/2022 15:16

Sounds like he needs a visit from an attitude adjuster

2bazookas · 06/03/2022 16:24

Sellers only have to notify a dispute with neighbours, such as a complaint (by either party) to the council or police or MP.

Either, the previous owner had no problem with the neighbours.

Or, he decided not to make any formal complaints because then he'd have to declare there was a neighbour [problem. when selling the house.

LegalBeagle7 · 12/07/2022 16:12

Dear OP

In answer to your question, that would be an emphatic YES - it is definitely a legal requirement to declare any issues (past or present) with neighbours when selling your property. If you fail to disclose the fact that you have neighbour issues when completing Form TA6, which forms part of the pre-contractual sale with the solicitors, then you risk the buyer potentially suing for misrepresentation even after the sale. You should seek legal advice because you certainly have legal discourse here and I wish him the very best of luck.

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purpleme12 · 12/07/2022 19:22

Gosh I didn't realise I was still getting replies on this!
Although the harassment has never stopped!!
However there's no point going down this course that I made this thread about. I don't really know that this seller had problems with the neighbours.
I mean they're known for being arseholes (but people have no integrity so they'll still hang out with them if they've done nothing towards them) but that doesn't prove that the seller had problems with them

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purpleme12 · 12/07/2022 19:24

Just realised I must have made this thread not long after the whole thing started. A year later and it's still going on!

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