Legal help required

[Hoddock]

Quick summary;

Purchase of property agreed 5th November
Completion 31st January

Individual buying house from very awkward, since process began, but thats another story.

On the day we moved in, she didn't vacate while 9pm, despite money transferred around 10am. Previous incumbants subject the maritasl split.

Lots of things left behind, ranging from fridge freezers, to beds, cellar and outhouse full of tools etc.

I have allowed previous owner to come back 3 times to pick up 'her' things, but she refuses to take 'his' things. His things form the majority, and would easily fill a large skip. She advises to contact him, although he has dissapeared, and judging by the number of debt recovery companies after him, probably won't re-appear.

I am now refusing her access to collect the remainder of 'her' things, unless she removes everything. Her emails are becoming more and more aggressive, and she now states I am committing a criminal act, and will involve the police.

My solicitor is on the job, but I just wondered where I stood on this one.

[Kaz]

If your solicitor is 'on the job' as you put it, why hasn't he/she told you where you stand on this? Have you asked?

[Hoddock]

Just trying to get together as much information/advice as possible.

Hope thats OK with you. If not, I'll pull through.

[Richard Webster]

They both contracted to give you vacant possession and to the extent that they haven't done so - by leaving their stuff there they are liable to you for the cost and inconvenience involved. I would suggest that your solicitor writes to their solicitor giving notice that if their stuff is not removed within a reasonable period then you will take it to the tip.

There is a risk involved in this but I can't see what else you can reasonably do.