Would winding this stupid bint up be fun?
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All my sensible genes say walk away.....But I thought I might have some fun.
I own a property that backs onto houses on another development. There is a big brick dividing wall between the gardens.. The other day I get a letter from a letting agent representing number 22 on the development behind. It states that my tree has damaged their wall, repairs needed, roots yadda yadda.
I check. One of my trees is near the wall but no damage. I get a friend, who in the past has acted on my behalf in business matters to call them and ask for proof. Meanwhile a letter checked by a lawyer mate is fired off telling them to f
k off is issued.
We Google maps, street view etc, and take a walk round the neighbouring development. No 22 is a good 100 metres from the property I own. Google suggested this, but having been there I am sure.
Finally, today I get photos showing the "proof" of the damage. It is tenuous to say the least. That is to say that the wall is in poor repair and at least 100 years old. What is more, the location is 100 metres from my property, and the alleged offending tree is clearly not mine.
I should let it go, but because of the tone of the letter coupled with-the fact that the dozy bint hasn't bothered her arse to select the right property to contact, I fancy having some fun.
She also contacted an elderly neighbour aged about 90. It really worried him and until I spoke to him he was planning on paying up whatever they wanted for a quiet life.
Would this be a silly plan. And if so, why.
I just keep denying it and say it has anything to do with me. Every letter mentions the fact that it is No22 and that I demand proof of a problem. She will have to get surveys and allsorts, costing her firm a few bob.
Finally, I agree to a site meeting. Over the wall. Me in my property's back garden, she in hers. I call her asking her where she is.....and she with surveyors, tree surgeons etc with her, finds out she has fked up.
I dunno. I have had a few beers and it seems like a bit of fun. Especially as her letter upset the old guy next door.
I own a property that backs onto houses on another development. There is a big brick dividing wall between the gardens.. The other day I get a letter from a letting agent representing number 22 on the development behind. It states that my tree has damaged their wall, repairs needed, roots yadda yadda.
I check. One of my trees is near the wall but no damage. I get a friend, who in the past has acted on my behalf in business matters to call them and ask for proof. Meanwhile a letter checked by a lawyer mate is fired off telling them to f
k off is issued.We Google maps, street view etc, and take a walk round the neighbouring development. No 22 is a good 100 metres from the property I own. Google suggested this, but having been there I am sure.
Finally, today I get photos showing the "proof" of the damage. It is tenuous to say the least. That is to say that the wall is in poor repair and at least 100 years old. What is more, the location is 100 metres from my property, and the alleged offending tree is clearly not mine.
I should let it go, but because of the tone of the letter coupled with-the fact that the dozy bint hasn't bothered her arse to select the right property to contact, I fancy having some fun.
She also contacted an elderly neighbour aged about 90. It really worried him and until I spoke to him he was planning on paying up whatever they wanted for a quiet life.
Would this be a silly plan. And if so, why.
I just keep denying it and say it has anything to do with me. Every letter mentions the fact that it is No22 and that I demand proof of a problem. She will have to get surveys and allsorts, costing her firm a few bob.
Finally, I agree to a site meeting. Over the wall. Me in my property's back garden, she in hers. I call her asking her where she is.....and she with surveyors, tree surgeons etc with her, finds out she has f
ked up.I dunno. I have had a few beers and it seems like a bit of fun. Especially as her letter upset the old guy next door.
Leave it - she has realised she has fked up, wasted money & she probably feels like a right tit. Or a left tit. Or both!
Just not worth the hassle as things like this that start out as a bit of laugh quite often end up causing all sorts of problems & grief.
Do you really want to be bothered with her? I wouldnt waste my time personally.
ked up, wasted money & she probably feels like a right tit. Or a left tit. Or both!Just not worth the hassle as things like this that start out as a bit of laugh quite often end up causing all sorts of problems & grief.
Do you really want to be bothered with her? I wouldnt waste my time personally.
I think the drink makes it seem like a good idea. We will see. It just angers me that without making proper checks letters get fired off. The office she works in is 2 mins walk away and Google earth clearly shows the property is some distance from mine, and the old fella next door.
A thoughtless high handed attitude that has probably given unconnected people sleepless nights.
As for the unpleasant comment, earlier, Why be horrible? I am asking opinion, and am coearly in a light hearted mood. Can't see why you react like that. Silly keybord Kray twin.
As for posting in GG. Soz, I meant it for the Lounge. I will blame the ipad. You may assume otherwise.
A thoughtless high handed attitude that has probably given unconnected people sleepless nights.
As for the unpleasant comment, earlier, Why be horrible? I am asking opinion, and am coearly in a light hearted mood. Can't see why you react like that. Silly keybord Kray twin.
As for posting in GG. Soz, I meant it for the Lounge. I will blame the ipad. You may assume otherwise.
Steffan said:
I think the previous poster may be a little harsh. Life is short. Is there really time for petty scoring?
I would suggest pointing out the error.
Helping you elderly neighbour out would be good.
I would suggest pointing out the error.
Helping you elderly neighbour out would be good.
Don't waste time for its own sake, but do keep going with whatever support you're giving the elderly neighbour - there's something particularly wee warming about someone that'll take money off vulnerable older folk for no good reason.
); in the meantime, chicken korma - sorry, Karma - WILL deal with the mick-taking alleged-naybore 
. Really, it will 
.If you're definitely sure that you aren't liable and want to get up to mischief, just send one letter back to her solicitors denying all liability and you will not enter into any further correspondence on this matter and if they wish to pursue this further, advise them to issue civil court proceedings against you. If you're definitely, definitely, sure that you aren't at fault, hire your own solicitors to defend the action and when you win at Court or they discontinue the action against you, she will have to pay your legal costs as well as her own.
elanfan said:
Scrambled said:
I bet you feel really good. Wow, you're the man. You may be too cool to be on PH
What can I say but knobber!Elderly woman makes mistake. The easiest thing to do is to point out the mistake by calling round and having a pleasant chat.
I find it poor form that someone would 'wind up' someone in a way that will also cost them money for no reason, let alone wind up an elderly person.
So at the moment, the knobber as you put is most definitely the OP. Needs to take a look at himself.
Scrambled said:
Really?
Elderly woman makes mistake. The easiest thing to do is to point out the mistake by calling round and having a pleasant chat.
I find it poor form that someone would 'wind up' someone in a way that will also cost them money for no reason, let alone wind up an elderly person.
So at the moment, the knobber as you put is most definitely the OP. Needs to take a look at himself.
I find it poor form for someone to jump in with insullts when they clearly have not read the original post. Read what I wrote. Where do I say the woman in question was elderly? Read the post. My neighbour is elderly. The woman is an estate agent, of unknown age. Elderly woman makes mistake. The easiest thing to do is to point out the mistake by calling round and having a pleasant chat.
I find it poor form that someone would 'wind up' someone in a way that will also cost them money for no reason, let alone wind up an elderly person.
So at the moment, the knobber as you put is most definitely the OP. Needs to take a look at himself.
I bet you feel like the man, etc etc. Way too cool for Pistonheads. Read posts properly before commenting. I won't call you a knob as that would be unkind.
Don't st on your own doorstep.
If you end up escalating then she knows where you live. Not clever. Also, an ongoing neighbour dispute will have to be declared when you sell, costing YOU money.
Remember, the greif doesn't stop just because you stop.
We KNOW women are The Mental, so why bring it on yourself?
t on your own doorstep.If you end up escalating then she knows where you live. Not clever. Also, an ongoing neighbour dispute will have to be declared when you sell, costing YOU money.
Remember, the greif doesn't stop just because you stop.
We KNOW women are The Mental, so why bring it on yourself?
wildcat45 said:
Scrambled said:
Really?
Elderly woman makes mistake. The easiest thing to do is to point out the mistake by calling round and having a pleasant chat.
I find it poor form that someone would 'wind up' someone in a way that will also cost them money for no reason, let alone wind up an elderly person.
So at the moment, the knobber as you put is most definitely the OP. Needs to take a look at himself.
I find it poor form for someone to jump in with insullts when they clearly have not read the original post. Read what I wrote. Where do I say the woman in question was elderly? Read the post. My neighbour is elderly. The woman is an estate agent, of unknown age. Elderly woman makes mistake. The easiest thing to do is to point out the mistake by calling round and having a pleasant chat.
I find it poor form that someone would 'wind up' someone in a way that will also cost them money for no reason, let alone wind up an elderly person.
So at the moment, the knobber as you put is most definitely the OP. Needs to take a look at himself.
I bet you feel like the man, etc etc. Way too cool for Pistonheads. Read posts properly before commenting. I won't call you a knob as that would be unkind.
You knobber.
Scrambled said:
wildcat45 said:
Scrambled said:
Really?
Elderly woman makes mistake. The easiest thing to do is to point out the mistake by calling round and having a pleasant chat.
I find it poor form that someone would 'wind up' someone in a way that will also cost them money for no reason, let alone wind up an elderly person.
So at the moment, the knobber as you put is most definitely the OP. Needs to take a look at himself.
I find it poor form for someone to jump in with insullts when they clearly have not read the original post. Read what I wrote. Where do I say the woman in question was elderly? Read the post. My neighbour is elderly. The woman is an estate agent, of unknown age. Elderly woman makes mistake. The easiest thing to do is to point out the mistake by calling round and having a pleasant chat.
I find it poor form that someone would 'wind up' someone in a way that will also cost them money for no reason, let alone wind up an elderly person.
So at the moment, the knobber as you put is most definitely the OP. Needs to take a look at himself.
I bet you feel like the man, etc etc. Way too cool for Pistonheads. Read posts properly before commenting. I won't call you a knob as that would be unkind.
You knobber.
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