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News on the Block is a trading name of Premier Property Media Ltd.
I have recently moved into a new block and think that there is a man on the same floor as me who seems to leave his flat at the same time as me so that he takes the elevator with me. He then tries to chat me up and I am just not interested. It’s quite a worry because I am a young woman living on my own. What can I do?
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Be sure that this gentleman is really timing his departures to coincide with yours. If you are worried that he may have an unwanted attraction to you, you should try to let him down gently by explaining that you are not interested in him, but do not be afraid to become quite firm in your explanation should that be necessary.
Erika Laffan, Property Manager
I live next door to a very friendly, attractive young woman who is perfectly nice to me but there are men coming and going at all times of day and night and they are all sorts of ages. On more than one occasion I have been awoken late at night by men wrongly taking my address for hers. It’s terribly embarrassing and I am increasingly concerned that she is running a brothel.
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It is certain that the lease or tenancy agreement of your neighbour would not permit any illegal or immoral activity. You are entitled to take action in the County Court. If the premises are being used in the way you describe, why not call the local police station to investigate because a criminal offence may well be committed. You may also be interested to look at a previous issue of News On The Block where this was covered in more depth.
Des Taylor, Solicitor
My upstairs neighbour is a dance student and insists on practising for tap class with the rugs pulled up. It is SO noisy and really irritating. What can I do?
C.J.Boyd, London SE1
Check your lease. It may well contain a provision which is quite usual requiring all floors to be carpeted. If so, get in touch with your managing agents because they may well take action on your behalf. If not, you are left with your common law rights as to nuisance but you may need to call some independent expert to confirm that the distraction is sufficiently serious to upset a reasonable person.