redrobin Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 I bought a ground floorflat in an ancient house which was divided into two flats. Another resident bought the first floor flat at about the same time as me. Thirteen years ago I carried out somebuilding work, which involved constructing a small partition wall in thecommunal entrance with a verbal agreement from my neighbour upstairs. She was happy that I did this work until I put the flat for sale and then she insisted that I take down thepartition. Can anyone tell me if she has the right to do this afterall this time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alittlebitfrench Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 I would not worry about it.If she has a problem with the wall after all this time, tell her to knock it down or go legal.She can't afford to go legal and would no never win anyway.Just sell the flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard51 Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Seek proper advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alittlebitfrench Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 From who Richard ?It is OK saying seek proper advice, but you have to say from who. Otherwise it is a pointless post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard51 Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 From those handling your sale or legal professional - I'm not an expert, unlike ALBF!!, Isn't there a law somewhere that says that you must identify disputes with neighbors. There certainly is in the UK but don't know about France. Must admit though, salespeople are sometimes very convincing so be careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 If the structure is illegal, it may be that you could be forced to take it down before the sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loiseau Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 The estate agent may be able to give you advice from an aesthetic point of view. You say it's an “ancient” house. Maybe the upstairs flat owner thinks the partition has turned out to be a bit of an eyesore, and is hoping for the chance to get it changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroTrash Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 I would have thought there'd be something in your respective actes de vente defining what rights each owner has in the communal areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patf Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 I think the notaire acting for the person who buys your house has to check that permission was obtained for any alterations .But interior changes don't usually need permission.Best to have a chat with a notaire yourself - if you're selling you should have one anyway. The 13 years of passive condoning might be significant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Is it a co-propriété ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrobin Posted June 4, 2018 Author Share Posted June 4, 2018 No it's not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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