These bungalows were built in 1970. The neighbour says when the property was built the previous owner of the property wanted a fire burner and the neighbour was using only gas. So, they are saying the chimney stack belongs to me and I have to pay to fix it.
I had a second conversation about it and now they are saying it is the FLASHING LED **
** on their side of the chimney stack is damaged. They are saying the chimney belongs to me, so I have to pay the FULL cost to repair it.
I know that the neighbour has a chimney breast in their living just below the chimney stack though the chimney stack is more to my side of the cavity wall.
Do I have a legal obligation to fix the flashing on their side of the chimney stack to stop the leak?
They are living in that bungalow for more than 25 years. I bought my bungalow which is attached to theirs only 6 months ago. I don’t know why they left it until now. Hope the previous owner of my property did not agree with them.
All they see is the wall below the chimney stack in the loft is wet. I told them you need to get a roofer to find the cause first and they agreed to that.
If it is flashing led is damaged on their side of the chimney stack, do I have any legal obligation to fix it? Is it not their responsibility to fix it?
Thanks