sarah mills

ago. I agreed to remove the access over the rear garden, in and out of the back gate, at all times, to access only as a secondary means of escape, in an emergency. This is fine, but I've looked at the deeds today, and I've noticed that the title that once said the property consisted of the first floor flat, and the staircase leading to the flat, now just states the first floor flat- the staircase has gone!! It is a purpose built flat, and the staircase has always been there (the freeholder and I recently had a new one put in) and there is a door (obviously. It's in my kitchen) The freeholder lets me use the garden anyway at the moment, but this right will be removed when I sell. Am really worried, that any future freeholder may make me remove the staircase, as in the deeds, there is only emergency access. and no mention of a staircase! I must add, there are hundreds of flats near me, and all have fire escapes where practical. Mine has been there since it was built in 1925. Any ideas?