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They're still liable if they fuck your house up whether you have a formal agreement or not.
You're just absolutely catapulting your relationship with your neighbours from the off if you cost them 2k or whatever it is for a surveyor.
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You don’t have to cost them 2k. Just get professionals involved and agree on the work (which can be discussed).
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Sure they could still be liable, but what would you prefer them to be: liable, with proper paperwork and contracts to help sort the mess, or liable, with a gentleman's agreement, a handshake, and a nudge and a wink?
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chrisbmx116
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My other half had an informal agreement in her old place.
It did not end well.
Get a proper agreement, and, depending on your attitude to risk, and independent surveyor.
Otherwise it's wishful thinking that could cost you many thousands.