It’s good practice to keep a record of owners and their contact information, including email addresses and phone numbers when available.
It's good practice to have a list of owners and their contact details, including email addresses and phone numbers, if possible. When making decisions, you should take all reasonable steps…
One of the biggest changes to tenement and flat living in the past few years has been the increase in the number of flats which are rented out rather than…
What to do when a flat is owned by a couple or a partnership. As always, check your title deeds on this matter. If there is nothing there, then the rules of…
Land ownership is public information, as is the name of landlords. Landlords You can search for the details of a private landlord through the Land Register. Note that it may take…
An owners' association is a formal arrangement between the owners of your building. It arranges regular meetings to discuss how your building will be managed and maintained. By 'formal' we…
When you need to speak to a neighbour, prepare yourself in advance. Be prepared first of all, get your facts in order, so you know what options are available to both…
If you feel that establishing a property management agreement could improve the overall running of your block of flats or tenement and create a more harmonious living environment for residents,…
Your tenement may have a basement, sometimes used for living accommodation or sometimes used for storage, cellars or wash-houses. These buildings will often also have a 'dunny' between the basement…
Adding insulation and draught-proofing can save money and the planet but in…
Recent research suggests that traditional solid stone or brick walls provide better…
Flat roofs can be found on buildings of all ages. They can…
On stone tenements, asphalt roofs are found on: 'high backs' - raised backcourt…
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