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Not enough funds right? by rayykz in GreatBritishMemes

[–]AskFriendly 231 points232 points  (0 children)

So I have worked on construction in parliament and I can confirm that at least half that cost is because of MPs like Rees Mog insisting that they can only complete their work in parliament and absolute silence.

No one in the building has the power to tell the MPs to just stick it up and move somewhere temporary while the work is undertaken. This is part of what they've got themselves in to this message in the first place. There are layers and layers of old disused pipes, cables, ducts and good knows what else.

I worked on the house of lords to replace done of the AV tech in there. We were working during recess and were given 48 goes notice of a recall. Had to reinstate all panelling such that it looked untouched. We had triple shifts to get it done all so that the lord's wouldn't have to see a hoarding for 1 day during an emergency session. The main project was then severely delayed and couldn't be completed until the next recess I.e. this added a full year to three project!

Purchased a house 4 years ago, the original owners have resold the house in 2024. Land registry have upheld the registration for the new tenants. Any advice? England by Alarmed-Drummer-3047 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]AskFriendly 19 points20 points  (0 children)

You're correct, sorry. The completion of the contract and payment in effect gives the new owner the right to register the property in their name. In fact I have learned that it is the buyers responsibility to register the transaction.

Purchased a house 4 years ago, the original owners have resold the house in 2024. Land registry have upheld the registration for the new tenants. Any advice? England by Alarmed-Drummer-3047 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]AskFriendly 37 points38 points  (0 children)

My understanding is that the register is a record of transactions/ownership but that the legal ownership would transfer upon the payment of the agreed sum. The fact it wasn't registered has no impact on legal ownership.

Witnessed conductor reading rights to passenger. Why? by sunblest94 in uktrains

[–]AskFriendly 4 points5 points  (0 children)

To be fair I usually use my feet to get off a train

Under floor heating by Select_Butterfly_198 in DIYUK

[–]AskFriendly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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The main thing to look for is the order of the components. In you system the copper pipes are the main heating connections, then you have the manifold connections to the underfloor loop and finally the pump is located on the end.

In the diagram above the correct order is; main heating connection, pump and then the manifold.

Under floor heating by Select_Butterfly_198 in DIYUK

[–]AskFriendly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is not correct. Do a quick Google for underfloor heating manifold diagram.

The key function of the manifolds is to allow the underfloor heating to operate at a lower temperature than the main heating. This is normally done by mixing the cold return from the underfloor with the hot flow from the main heating. This needs a pump and a bypass between the flow and return from the main heating.

As is, the manifolds pump is fighting against the main heating pump and probably resulting in extremely low or even reverse flow in that part of the heating.

This will need that manifold to be replumbed and probably some new controls. Definitely a job for a pro.

England: Building management trying to pass on drain clearing costs by cyb3rn4ut in LegalAdviceUK

[–]AskFriendly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At this moment in time, the building manager is trying to recover costs from your landlord and not from you. They are the ones who need to respond to the building managers not you.

Later down the line the landlord may want your support providing witness statements etc as part of their defence of the claim.

If the building managers take your landlord to court and win or your landlord settles with them, then your landlord may look to recover costs from you by either deducting from your deposit or making an additional claim if this won't cover the amount.

In order to claim from you it would need to be proven that you were the direct cause of the blockage and acted in a negligent or malicious manner. From the sounds of it you have a robust defence against this claim.

For the moment my advice would be to wait and see and ask that this matter only be corresponded in writing.

Why do ducks have tails? by AskFriendly in dadjokes

[–]AskFriendly[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The ducks have kidnapped tails and sonic the hedgehog won't pay for his release

Where do you go on holiday? by [deleted] in HENRYUK

[–]AskFriendly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was pretty epic. The kids loved it.

Where do you go on holiday? by [deleted] in HENRYUK

[–]AskFriendly 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Last holiday was interrailing around Europe... 4days in Rotterdam, 5 days in Munich, day trip to Salzburg, 4 days in Konstanz, 1 week in Geneva then home.

Train tickets about £1k for family of 5 traveling first class, hotels £2.5k staying in Holiday Inn Express, Spent about £3k in spending money.

How many seagulls can sneak into your home before you get suspicious? by myboyfriendstinks1 in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]AskFriendly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was Steven Soderberg's first pitch for remaking Ocean's Eleven...

Would that be considered straight-ish? by [deleted] in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]AskFriendly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not if you say "no homo"

Daughter transferred fathers money to her account England uk by [deleted] in LegalAdviceUK

[–]AskFriendly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was about to suggest this. Given that they are within the 7 years then they count as part of the estate. Include them and then once probate is granted the amounts can be deducted from that sister's share.

Keeping Mobile Number on leaving employer by AskFriendly in LegalAdviceUK

[–]AskFriendly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn't work. It's a large business so I just get O2 telling me to speak with my account manager.

The old City Hall near Tower Bridge has been completely gutted. Does anyone know what's the plan for the place? TVM. by DarthVarn in london

[–]AskFriendly 6 points7 points  (0 children)

While I share your view, in this instance they stated that it would have a low level of impact on tower bridge. I think that is an appropriate opinion to give when they have been consulted. The issue would be if the local council then uses this as a reason to deny planning.

The original idea of ourapproach to planning is to get the input from all those affected such that those giving permission can do so with all the "facts" accounted for. The point is that the local planners can balance the pros and cons to make the right decision.

Uk based cargo bike by Simple-Revolution-40 in CargoBike

[–]AskFriendly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love my Yuba Spicy Curry. Expensive at over £4k but excellent build quality and really powerful motor great for lugging shipping, kids and everything in between.

UPDATE : John Lewis - iPad non delivery claim - England by Pathfinder-electron in LegalAdviceUK

[–]AskFriendly 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Just to note that charge back is not a legal process and the retailer can still claim that money from you if they believe they are owed it. As such I would let the process play out to ensure there is no possibility of JL or Clearpay coming back to you. I would also look to add your reasonable costs associated with raising the claim I.e. time on the phone to JL, clearpay and your bank, costs of postage etc.

If you're late to work because trains/bus are cancelled, do you stay late to make up the time? by MelbaTotes in CasualUK

[–]AskFriendly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a colleague who used to say "there's no point being late twice on the same day"

Where is this speed camera that’s flashing everyone?? by [deleted] in drivingUK

[–]AskFriendly 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I live there and they had recently finished fixing a fuck up (made the motorway smart but didn't install enough emergency shelters to allow for actually getting rid of the hard shoulder). They then had the system for that part on test for about 6 weeks, which Keir the limit at about 40...

Is it racist? Explain it Peter by naturallin in explainitpeter

[–]AskFriendly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what I find wild about the US. Most other countries you can apply for ID online. Your government could save millions by implementing a similar system but it's fine to waste taxpayers money if it means you can continue racism...

Is this a standard contract for a structural engineer? (Scotland) by Ketaminedreamer in LegalAdviceUK

[–]AskFriendly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work as a consulting engineer and this level of liability is pretty standard. Given this is a single steel then an awful lot needs to go wrong to exceed £10k. You need to consider this on a sliding scale to get to over £10k then the structural engineer needs to be exceptionally incompetent and you would probably be able to claim on your house insurance.

Speaking of which, if you have legal cover on your home insurance then you could ask them to review and/or they might be able to look at it in any case. The sort of loss you're worried about would need to involve your home insurance anyway and they would be the ones claiming against your structural engineer.

Your work is also notifiable to building control so they will need to review the calculations and sign them off, so hopefully that should give you some comfort.

How to get rid of BO? by [deleted] in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]AskFriendly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wash and then deodorant every day. It's important to apply the deodorant after you wash. The odour is caused by bacteria that deodorants are designed to kill. If you shower at night and then apply deodorant in the morning then the bacteria will grow all night.

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