Problems with Property Management Co

[Angelina]

I need some advice...

I have a property outside of London which I let out.

We have a Property Management Company and I don't think they are maintaining the property as they should.

I've told them about the roof leaking over a long period of time, but recently it actually collapsed into one of the rooms. After a significant amount of time, it was finally fixed but I now need to repair the room and furnishings which were damaged.

They have said they have no liability as they fixed the roof but I want to claim damages. They said I wouldn't win and to be prepared to cover their legal fees.

It's all in writing...

Thanks

Angelina

[flocker spotter]

as a landlord, you will have insurance - make a claim with your insurer and they will instigate the investigation as to liability.

Also get a lawyer on the case- again, a decent insurance policy should have some access to legal advice as a minimum

[robbin]

You need to ask a lawyer for advice. Much usually turns on the scope of the PMC's retainer (i.e. their contract with you).

[Sue]

Crikey, once this is all sorted (good luck) maybe you should change your property management company .....

[Angelina]

well, funnily Sue - I'm trying but it seems that some of the other owners don't understand what's going on (ie what building maintenance means) or they're a bit intimidated.

I'm actually looking for recommendations for a tenacious lawyer who will actually sort it out (rather than a wishy-washy one)..

It might mean the issue extends to the Directors as well (I'm a shareholder, being a FH owner of one flat)

[intexasatthe moment]

This forum is good for queries

https://www.lemonfool.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=11659&sid=8d421b463d27f5b7a1564e7f3cb29f85

.I don't know if they would recommend a suitable lawyer but I'm sure they'd point you in the right direction .

The Property MC sound rather like bullies to me . I assume if you're a shareholder that there's a Residential Management Company .You could look them up on Company House and see what the asccounts are like ,be good to know if there's money at hand to do work .

[ianr]

Victor8ST Wrote:

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> Speak to a good lawyer about this because if you

> have insurance you'll be able to fix everything

> and not spend money from your pocket.

Re Victor8ST: see https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?30,1960889,2119824#msg-2119824, where he's pushing https://houseandgardencare.com/garden/best-petrol-lawn-mower-guide-for-buyers, ie https://houseandgardencare.com/garden/best-petrol-lawn-mower-guide-for-buyers

The preceding post here will probably be populated in a few days with another website URL he's currently being paid to make look popular and respectable.

[edcam]

Surely you have insurance?

[Sue]

edcam Wrote:

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> Surely you have insurance?

The original post is over two years old ....