September 23, 20223 yr comment_29699 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? Report
September 26, 20223 yr comment_29740 This is a fire safety forum, not a legal forum. I can only suggest you seek advice from a solicitor etc. Report
September 26, 20223 yr comment_29755 No, your tenancy and the deeds to the property will determine ownership & control. Not a fire safety matter. Report
September 29, 20223 yr comment_29805 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. Report
October 3, 20223 yr comment_29911 That's still a property dispute, the lease should determine the boundaries, and go from there. Report
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