Moving a seagulls nest

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craigjm

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Tuesday 17th July 2012
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I know that nests are protected but a flat that I own on the top floor of a building has a leak in the ceiling which when it rains heavy is coming in through the light pull switch in the bathroom and ruining the floor. The freeholders are loathed to do anything because where it is leaking on the roof is covered with a seagulls nest with young in it and they are stating categorically that they can't do anything as the nests are protected. Now as far as I know you can move a nest if it is causing a health and safety issue and I would say that water in my electrics and an odd yellow colour in the water coming through (bird st?) is a health and safety issue. What do you reckon? they also say that the carpet that the leak has ruined should be claimed for under my contents insurance when I know from the accounts they have previously redecorated areas in peoples flats caused by structural issues. I think they should pay for a new flooring what say you?

craigjm

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Wednesday 18th July 2012
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The nest has got babies in it

craigjm

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Wednesday 18th July 2012
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Marty63 said:
Sure it's not a cranes nest ??
Its definitely a seagulls nest. The property is directly overlooking the sea