Louise Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 The system up here is different Sarah, you can't just pull out at the last minute the sale becomes legally binding in theory as soon as an offer is accepted There are exceptions of course if you put a clause into the offer of 'subject to survey' you can get out BUT only if the survey finds something It will depend on the rights given the question was asked The estate agent was clearly at fault but not the person actually selling the house so it is very much a grey area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Oh Shona that's just not fair. So sorry to hear this and sorry only just saw your post. I'd be ****** furious BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Sorry to hear that Shona - I hope you can find some solution I'd be really angry as well It doesn't follow on with the green ethics thing does it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 The system up here is different Sarah, you can't just pull out at the last minute the sale becomes legally binding in theory as soon as an offer is accepted There are exceptions of course if you put a clause into the offer of 'subject to survey' you can get out BUT only if the survey finds something It will depend on the rights given the question was asked The estate agent was clearly at fault but not the person actually selling the house so it is very much a grey area I was thinking along the lines of breach of contract as the conditions aren't as agreed, or Shona was mislead. If you make a fuss with the company it may be hard to sneak chickens in later though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Thanks for all your kind words - I'm very upset, and in a quandry now as to what to do. I've had several offer from people who can 'chicken-sit' for a few months, and Louise knows a chap that could take them and rehome them with his chickens should we need it. I would like to think that we could perhaps get someone else to watch them for a while, until we got to know the neighbours, but we whipped our house from the grasps of at least two other couples, who may well end up being our neighbours, and who may well harbour a grudge, I just don;t know yet. I need to speak to our solicitor again, and see how we go. Thanks again for all the kind words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Oh Shona you must be so upset, I know I am for you I wish I had the space to look after them for however long it takes you to get the matter resolved. As soon as I read your post I rushed out into the garden to see if I could squeeze them in somewhere, but with 2 children, 2 dogs and a cat I just can't do it I hope your solicitor can help you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 So sorry about this Shona, you must be furious! I certainly wouldn't rush to get rid of your lovely girls..... test the solicitor out first, then speak to the company involved: Hardly ethical or green not allowing people to have chooks! Are they going to stop you from having a veggie patch in the back garden too?? In the meantime, put them into foster care until you get to be settled and know the neighbours, who are going to want to get along with you too! Remember they might be new and want pet rabbits/ tortoises etc! No pets is ridiculous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastie Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 I wouldn't worry about the deeds. As someone said earlier, they will only be used against you if someone complains. Best Wishes, Coastie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Oh, Shona, I'm so sorry to hear about this. Flaming developers , and mis-selling estate agents . It must take the gloss off your lovely new home. Good luck with whatever you decide, fostering or moving them out permanently, I'm sure you'll be able to find them a fabulous new home............................. but I can't believe you have to do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Oh Shona i have just caught up with this thread. I would be hopping mad what a stupid situation - a 'green' house but no chickens - thats insane! Please try and battle on for your girls, knock on everyones door and beat them into submission (not literally - save that as a last resort!) I do hope things work out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 I'm afraid that things have become so silly in this country that I tend to live by "don't ask and then you can't be told 'No' " - I wasn't brought up like that but as long as I'm not hurting anyone then that is what I do now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Licken Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Shona please keep your girls. What a daft clause for the house builders to put in - I can't believe that families with kids are not going to bring in guinea pigs or rabbits. I would be tempted to move the chickens with you, and only respond if anyone complains in the future. I'm with the others - don't ask - don't tell, and am about to build a chicken pen on my livestock free vegetable plot (they are pet chickens not Bernard Matthews). Big hug for you and the girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 What about cats and dogs...have they put a ban on them too. Wave the Human Rights Act at them......That usually works a treat I believe...and yours are being infringed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 What about cats and dogs...have they put a ban on them too. I agree with this sentiment. What about cats? At least my chickens don't c**p in the neighbour's garden! So sorry to hear about the news Shona, I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it will work out in your favour xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Nooooooooooooooooooo.........Shona I'm so sorry I really hope there's a way round this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Shona please keep your girls. What a daft clause for the house builders to put in - I can't believe that families with kids are not going to bring in guinea pigs or rabbits. I would be tempted to move the chickens with you, and only respond if anyone complains in the future. I'm with the others - don't ask - don't tell, and am about to build a chicken pen on my livestock free vegetable plot (they are pet chickens not Bernard Matthews). Big hug for you and the girls I completely agree !! Cant believe you cant even keep rabbits/guinea pigs etc. like you say - hardly green is it?? I would ignore everything they are telling you and take your chickens with you, especially when they said it would be ok in the 1st place. how annoying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Good luck Shona, I hope that things won't turn nasty and that you'll be able to take your beautiful bluebelles with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 We went for a visit to the new house today, peered through the window, climbed over the fence to peek in the kitchen, that sort of thing . We had hoped that our next door neighbours might already have moved in, but all the houses are still empty, so we couldn;t go knock on the door and introduce ourselves, and see what they were like. Anyway, the area to the side of the house that is ours, is larger than we thought it was, and would have enough room for the chooks and for chookiehubbies bike, so we are considering having someone take them for a couple of months, then we'll sneak them in the garden when no-one is looking. If we have them at the side, then they can't be seen from anyone elses garden, or windows, so we could be ok. Fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 Yaaaaaaaaay! Good luck Chookie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 I really hope that works Chookie! I would just do it! How many people read the small print in the deeds? I bet your new neighbours will have pets! All the best. C x x x x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 Like the master plan Chookie - stealthly install them in your garden in the dark! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 Brilliant plan Shona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 Brilliant plan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 Good luck Shona...........I am sure "Ooops, word censored!"ody will object and will probably never even know they are there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 That's great news Shona I'm so happy for you. You could get Carl to don his balaclava and sneak them in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
