Guest Roo Posted September 23, 2022 Report Share Posted September 23, 2022 Hello. I’m having a disagreement with my housing association landlord regarding the enclosed porch at the front of our flat. I know the stairwells are communal, and the flats opposite share a porch landing, however ours is completely enclosed and has a door fitted. Is this enough to define it as private under the law? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green-foam Posted September 26, 2022 Report Share Posted September 26, 2022 This is a fire safety forum, not a legal forum. I can only suggest you seek advice from a solicitor etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyB Posted September 26, 2022 Report Share Posted September 26, 2022 No, your tenancy and the deeds to the property will determine ownership & control. Not a fire safety matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roo Posted September 29, 2022 Report Share Posted September 29, 2022 Apologies- I was searching the forum for similar topics and one came up, so I just added a question. I should also have elaborated - the dispute is about who is responsible for Fire Safety Assessments and maintenance. Our tenancy stipulates the HA is responsible for all communal areas, but doesn’t explicitly state the porch is communal. We’re arguing it’s not as it’s a private and therefore we have responsibility for it. They’re arguing the reverse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyB Posted October 3, 2022 Report Share Posted October 3, 2022 That's still a property dispute, the lease should determine the boundaries, and go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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