Property Dispute - Can u help?

CycoSymz · 05-01-2007, 20:37

My ex-girlfriend's dad has left a set of ladders on my back garden.

I was wondering at which point do these ladders legally become mine, so i can dispose of them.

I've heard 6 months but am not too sure.

Any advice would be most appreciated.

Jules · 05-01-2007, 20:39

I think you have to make reasonable attempts to make contact and ask him to remove them in a set amount of time, but I could be wrong

CycoSymz · 05-01-2007, 20:44

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Originally Posted by Jules

I think you have to make reasonable attempts to make contact and ask him to remove them in a set amount of time, but I could be wrong

Damn.. That sucks then...I recently (2 months ago) split with my partner of 6 years, and she is...you could say has turned into an ex from hell.

She owes me money which i will forget about if i can have the ladders..... I just want to make sure i have legal right to them.

Paul · 05-01-2007, 20:46

If they are her dads then she has no legal right to give them to you, if she is being that bad then maybe make direct contact with her father about the ladders. Odds are he probably has forgotten about them anyway.

CycoSymz · 05-01-2007, 20:49

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Originally Posted by Paul

If they are her dads then she has no legal right to give them to you, if she is being that bad then maybe make direct contact with her father about the ladders. Odds are he probably has forgotten about them anyway.

He's not forgotten about them...I'm talking about my legal right to keep them because they have been left on my property for over 6 months.

All i want to know is can i keep the ladders?

Jules · 05-01-2007, 20:50

I think the simple answer is no not at the moment

Paul · 05-01-2007, 20:53

I doubt you can keep them but have you actually made an attempt to get him to remove them from your property?

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any good?

Virgin Mary · 05-01-2007, 20:55

Charge him rent for keeping the ladders safe

and let him challenge it

CycoSymz · 05-01-2007, 20:56

Damn...This Sucks...........She seems to have my head in a vice.

Not gonna happen....2007 time too fight back and stand up for what i believe.

Paul · 05-01-2007, 20:57

Write to him (and keep a copy of the letter) and tell him he has 30 days to remove the ladders from your property or you will dispose of them. I would go talk to the CAB too to see if there is anything else you can do.

CycoSymz · 05-01-2007, 21:02

OK, this thread wasn't actually about ladders...i was just wondering about my legal standing too keep the ladders as leverage against my ex-partners blackmail.

Sorry for any deception.

Jules · 05-01-2007, 21:04

Can't be done as they are not her ladders

Chimaera · 05-01-2007, 21:06

Blackmail? That doesn't sound very nice. Perhaps you might be better asking a solicitor for more specific advice?
Sorry to hear of your troubles though - break ups are not nice, especially if they turn nasty.

CycoSymz · 05-01-2007, 21:19

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Originally Posted by Chimaera

Blackmail? That doesn't sound very nice. Perhaps you might be better asking a solicitor for more specific advice?
Sorry to hear of your troubles though - break ups are not nice, especially if they turn nasty.

Don't worry...I'm at the solicitor's in the morning...I'll let you know how it turns out...at least i've got the house.

Chimaera · 05-01-2007, 21:22

Please do! Many of us have been in similar situations so might be able to offer advice.
Good luck!