J
julian1135 Jul 2023 17:00Hello everyone,
Our new prefabricated semi-detached house was installed a few weeks ago, and construction is progressing at least partially. In our case, we have attached a new (larger) semi-detached house to an existing very old semi-detached house. Our semi-detached house was already demolished and is now being replaced by the new one. Unfortunately, there were complications during the construction of the basement, so the neighbors hired an expert who is closely monitoring everything.
Now, for the roof completion, the connection to the existing building, and the plastering work, scaffolding must be set up on the neighbors’ side and also on their roof. Initially, the neighbors verbally agreed to this, but now the expert has stepped in again and wants planning documents, structural stability certificates, a detailed description of the roof connection execution, etc., etc.
We have, of course, passed this on to our prefabricated house company but fear it will take a long time before the expert is satisfied, or that such planning documents may not even exist.
What is the situation here? Of course, we want to resolve everything amicably, but we are starting to wonder whether we bear full responsibility for the roof connection or whether the neighbors also need to be involved in the planning and costs. Do the neighbors have the "right" to all these documents, etc.?
Thank you very much for your support!
Our new prefabricated semi-detached house was installed a few weeks ago, and construction is progressing at least partially. In our case, we have attached a new (larger) semi-detached house to an existing very old semi-detached house. Our semi-detached house was already demolished and is now being replaced by the new one. Unfortunately, there were complications during the construction of the basement, so the neighbors hired an expert who is closely monitoring everything.
Now, for the roof completion, the connection to the existing building, and the plastering work, scaffolding must be set up on the neighbors’ side and also on their roof. Initially, the neighbors verbally agreed to this, but now the expert has stepped in again and wants planning documents, structural stability certificates, a detailed description of the roof connection execution, etc., etc.
We have, of course, passed this on to our prefabricated house company but fear it will take a long time before the expert is satisfied, or that such planning documents may not even exist.
What is the situation here? Of course, we want to resolve everything amicably, but we are starting to wonder whether we bear full responsibility for the roof connection or whether the neighbors also need to be involved in the planning and costs. Do the neighbors have the "right" to all these documents, etc.?
Thank you very much for your support!
S
Sunshine3875 Jul 2023 17:23Do you want to build on your neighbors’ property? Are you demolishing an old semi-detached house? Then you are fully responsible for providing all necessary documents to your neighbors. After all, you expect something from your neighbors, and they also expect legal certainty.
What kind of question is that? You want to use his property. I would definitely protect myself as well, especially if there have already been issues with previous matters.
The costs are your responsibility, and you are also liable if you cause any damage… even tire marks on the lawn, etc.
He does not have the right to any documents. But he also doesn’t have to let you onto his property. So, if you want or have to go there, provide the documents.
The costs are your responsibility, and you are also liable if you cause any damage… even tire marks on the lawn, etc.
He does not have the right to any documents. But he also doesn’t have to let you onto his property. So, if you want or have to go there, provide the documents.
H
hanghaus20237 Jul 2023 10:28rick2018 schrieb:
But he is not obliged to let you onto his property. Haven’t you heard about the right of knock and access?
However, this is always a gray area.
And he is still liable. Is it not possible to carry out the work using a crane or a boom? That would be the proper legal way.
Connection to another property has nothing to do with this either. I would also like to know how this is being done...
Additionally, the neighbor could also require a security deposit...
And he is still liable. Is it not possible to carry out the work using a crane or a boom? That would be the proper legal way.
Connection to another property has nothing to do with this either. I would also like to know how this is being done...
Additionally, the neighbor could also require a security deposit...
B
Buchsbaum8 Jul 2023 11:50Well, the situation isn’t bad for you at all. The neighbor hires a neutral expert to supervise the construction work. It doesn’t get much better than that to ensure the work is carried out properly.
This provides security for you and, of course, for the neighbor as well. And if your neighbor is paying the expert, it’s a win-win situation for you.
It wouldn’t help you if defects or damage occurred to the neighbor’s house after the construction is completed. I probably would have done the same. Especially connections between the roof and walls in semi-detached houses are often points of dispute and carry risks of something going wrong.
There have even been cases where older semi-detached houses collapsed because a non-professional demolition of one half was done. Or the gable wall completely collapsed. I’ve seen some truly extreme cases there.
This provides security for you and, of course, for the neighbor as well. And if your neighbor is paying the expert, it’s a win-win situation for you.
It wouldn’t help you if defects or damage occurred to the neighbor’s house after the construction is completed. I probably would have done the same. Especially connections between the roof and walls in semi-detached houses are often points of dispute and carry risks of something going wrong.
There have even been cases where older semi-detached houses collapsed because a non-professional demolition of one half was done. Or the gable wall completely collapsed. I’ve seen some truly extreme cases there.