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Permalink Reply by JM on June 16, 2014 at 18:43

Can we take out an ASBO on the Corporation for Visual Noise Nuisance and a failure to adhere to agreed behavioural rules  (i.e. listed building requirements)?

Let's all paint our front doors different colours and see how long it takes them to realise it and acknowlege the rules apply equally. ;-)

I'm still reeling over my latest projected service charge bill.

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Permalink Reply by Maria Elizabeth Prior on June 16, 2014 at 19:03

Hi Stefi

We also have them in Crescent House.  Small little things, hidden behind the lifts.  I don't see the point of them either.  When the contractors came round to put them up, I was looking to see what was going on, and was given a 'dirty' look by one of them!  Charming.  Don't mind me.  I only live here.

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Permalink Reply by Maria Elizabeth Prior on June 16, 2014 at 19:04

Jean, don't tempt me.  Would love to paint my front door a different colour, to the dreary one we have.  Not that anything round here gets painted at all.  

Jean Mc said:

Can we take out an ASBO on the Corporation for Visual Noise Nuisance and a failure to adhere to agreed behavioural rules  (i.e. listed building requirements)?

Let's all paint our front doors different colours and see how long it takes them to realise it and acknowlege the rules apply equally. ;-)

I'm still reeling over my latest projected service charge bill.

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Permalink Reply by JM on June 16, 2014 at 19:13

Hi Maria Elisabeth.  The recent service charge prediction suggests painting is due, but then it does read 'making good' rather than 'repaint' which fills me with dread.  If painted properly it ought to last - the current state of the paintwork is shockingly bad.  I'm also dreading the concrete repairs.  How long we'll have to live in a giant butterfly net until done, however, is anyone's guess.

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Permalink Reply by Maria Elizabeth Prior on June 17, 2014 at 0:21

Hi Jean.  I totally agree with you about the current state of the paintwork.  It seems to be falling off everywhere.  Am grateful I have so many plants to disguise a lot of it around my flat!  
As for all that netting on your block, I was wondering what that was all about, and when it would be rectified.  I feel for you.  It looks awful.  What has happened to our Estate?  

Jean Mc said:

Hi Maria Elisabeth.  The recent service charge prediction suggests painting is due, but then it does read 'making good' rather than 'repaint' which fills me with dread.  If painted properly it ought to last - the current state of the paintwork is shockingly bad.  I'm also dreading the concrete repairs.  How long we'll have to live in a giant butterfly net until done, however, is anyone's guess.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Smith on June 20, 2014 at 10:52

Great idea Stefi - I am definitely up for helping you with this.

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