Why your application might be refused
There are several reasons as to why we might turn down your application.
The most common reason is that the area is not a redundant communal space. It could be used either for housing services, such as gas or electric meters and tanks, or for storage. In these cases the landlord needs to retain access rights.
Other reasons include:
- the property is a listed building or under a conservation order and cannot have alterations carried out
- we are not the actual landlord but the leaseholder, and you are the actual sub-lessee
- the area in question affects more than one property, for example, a loft space that covers two flats, or a basement area that is accessible by more than one resident.
It may be that we will agree to sell the area, but with imposed conditions, such as:
- the area cannot be converted and can be used as storage space only
- the area may contain certain electrical wires/stack pipes, for example, that the landlord will need to retain the right of access to for maintenance purposes
- you, the applicant, will be responsible for relocating any services at your own expense
- you may only carry out certain types of alterations or conversions due to the structural nature of the building.
These lists are not exhaustive. Any reason for unsuccessful application or conditions imposed will be explained fully in writing to you.