Woman reveals nightmare neighbour has been secretly renting out family home – but some say SHE’S in the wrong
A WOMAN has revealed her nightmare neighbour has secretly been renting out her family’s home – and they now can’t stay there for the rest of the year.
The upset woman explained how her dad bought a property in Spain in the 70s and travelled there regularly until three or four years ago when he had a stroke.
Taking to Mumsnet, she explained: “Then my father had a catastrophic stroke and wasn’t able to travel for a while and the place wasn’t used as much.
“The neighbour there offered to keep an eye on the place in return for his family being able to stay there on the odd weekend/couple of weeks in the summer.
“He’s a nice guy and has done a lot to modernise the property.
“My father then gave him permission to rent out the flat when it wasn’t being used, again, for the odd weekend / couple of weeks in the summer, nothing permanent or long term and we were to be kept informed about who was staying there and when in advance of it being rented out.”
However, issues have now arisen after her dad has recovered and is well enough to travel to the home in June and is “excited” for the visit.
The mum continued: ”My father emailed the neighbour, only to be told that it’s not possible because he’s rented the property out until January!
“Not only is this not permitted, we weren’t even told!
“I am absolutely outraged and my father is very cross.
“He’s emailed the neighbour to say that we will be arriving on said dates and that’s non-negotiable, the neighbour has replied to say that he’s away this week so will respond next week.
“Meanwhile, flights have been booked, all on the assumption that we were to be notified in advance of it being rented out.”
The mum said no official contract had been drawn up by her dad and the neighbour.
She added: “I think what has happened is that the neighbour has become used to us not using it and has been renting it out far more than we were aware.
“So what do we do now if he refuses to get the ‘tenants’ to leave?!
“Surely their contract with the neighbour is null and void because he doesn’t have permission to rent it out on this basis?
My father emailed the neighbour, only to be told that it’s not possible because he’s rented the property out until January
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“The neighbour DEFINITELY knows this.
“AIBU [am I being unreasonable] to demand the people leave so we can use the flat as and when we want?”
Her saga clearly shocked many other parents.
One person wrote: “What a mess.”
Another added: “I feel sorry for the poor people in the property who have ended up stuck in the middle through no fault of their own. But you need to take legal action against the neighbour. He has probably made a fortune out of your fathers house.”
And a third commented: “Change the locks ASAP.”
However, many people were less than sympathetic.
One person wrote: “No offense but how on earth did you not see this coming.”
A second said: “So if your dad receives the rent money then he must of knew from the amount it wasn’t a odd weekend?”