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Complaints Made
« on: 06 November 2008, 14:00:35 »
Because we have been working on cars, it looks like a complaint has been made (we live in a Local authority property).  We're always very tidy, no car has been left looking in a 'for breaking state' (we move those to the garage before we start) but complaints have been made that we are repairing other people's cars (not true at all).  

Anyone got any idea's?  

Know we need to get premises but its a bit early to be able to afford that.  Only been working on cars we own.  Sold two but that's all. Must admit the Range Rover looked a bit awful when it arrived but obviously its now in a cleaned up state and looks fine, altho still being worked on.  This is ours and will stay ours but I reckon its what's caused the problems.
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Re: Complaints Made
« Reply #1 on: 06 November 2008, 14:09:10 »
You know what people are like.  Have you got/or get permission to work/trade from home from the councel.

If so, tell em to stuff it. :y :y
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Re: Complaints Made
« Reply #2 on: 06 November 2008, 14:11:06 »
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Because we have been working on cars, it looks like a complaint has been made (we live in a Local authority property).  We're always very tidy, no car has been left looking in a 'for breaking state' (we move those to the garage before we start) but complaints have been made that we are repairing other people's cars (not true at all).  

Anyone got any idea's?  

Know we need to get premises but its a bit early to be able to afford that.  Only been working on cars we own.  Sold two but that's all. Must admit the Range Rover looked a bit awful when it arrived but obviously its now in a cleaned up state and looks fine, altho still being worked on.  This is ours and will stay ours but I reckon its what's caused the problems.

BTW.  It's called jealousy
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« Reply #3 on: 06 November 2008, 14:13:47 »
I know, I seem to remember that u are not allowed to run a business from the property so we could be on sticky ground.  Haven't done what is being complained about tho.., any repairs have been done away from here.

Someone two doors away lost their garage cause they were repairing cars for money in it so been very careful about that.
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Re: Complaints Made
« Reply #4 on: 06 November 2008, 14:15:17 »
Are you running a business?

I though you were playing with a few cars as a hobby, and earning a few (declared?) quid on ebay at the same time ;)
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« Reply #5 on: 06 November 2008, 14:16:22 »
At our first house I had a dumped car warning on a car belonging to me parked VERY near my house.

The council got a very snotty call!
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« Reply #6 on: 06 November 2008, 14:16:44 »
That's the approach I was taking, but Julian has been telling people what he's doing and I guess he's been overheard.  I have tried to shut him up lol.., but its not easily done :P
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« Reply #7 on: 06 November 2008, 14:19:07 »
Downside is most councls dont like major car work being done, maybe worth applying for some sort of permission.  Then if someone comments it will not make any difference. :y
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« Reply #8 on: 06 November 2008, 14:24:00 »
Wolverhampton Council are T*!#S!!! I have a friend who had a privately owned house in Wolvo, he'd slowly been restoring 2 Morris Minor's, one for him and one for wifey. Neighbour complained that he was running a business so council, without contacting him, took him court for back council tax at business rates! He told them in court to get bent and promptly sold the cars and the house! He now lives on a narrow boat in the Norfolk broads. Aparently the council are still looking for him  ;D ;D
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« Reply #9 on: 06 November 2008, 14:27:04 »
lol, I think ultimately it could get difficult, but I hope we don't end up on a narrowboat lol.
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Re: Complaints Made
« Reply #10 on: 06 November 2008, 15:24:47 »
Can I ask a few questions? You may not want to answer them, but it may help us give a more comprehensive bit of advice...

This is not by any means a dig, I promise, I'm just trying to look at it from the "other side of the coin" purely to help you decide what to do for the best.

1) You say Jue's given up his job in order to work on cars from home. Is he registered (with HMRC) as a sole trader or other form of company?

2) Taking number 1 into account, is the work being done from home?

I suspect based on what you've said the answer to this is yes - have you registered with the relevent organisations that you are conducting business activities at your premises?

3) Are you working on the cars on a driveway, or on the road?

Just be careful, if you're not fully legit in many areas, people will look for these weaknesses in order to strengthen their complaints... :y
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« Reply #11 on: 06 November 2008, 15:34:26 »
OK, I take on board what u'r saying.  Its not quite as simple as that of course but will take what u are saying into account James as I make decisions.  Guess Jue may have to sign on again.., funny old life isn't it?
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« Reply #12 on: 06 November 2008, 15:49:54 »
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OK, I take on board what u'r saying.  Its not quite as simple as that of course but will take what u are saying into account James as I make decisions.  Guess Jue may have to sign on again.., funny old life isn't it?

Please, please don't take it the wrong way. As per post above, I'm not digging, or prying - just really trying to help ;)
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Re: Complaints Made
« Reply #13 on: 06 November 2008, 16:32:54 »
yes i have had a similar issue with my landlord! have requested a court hearing about a yr and a half ago and am still waiting!

our tenancy has clauses built into it like not running a buisness out of your home etc cars must be taxed and in roadworthy condition!! rediculous! but if 1 person complains then they wont investigate it they will just send a snotty letter out!

i wish they would start eviction proceedings against me though but they wont  >:(

some neighbours are a rite PITA i currently have a "Problem Neighbour" i wish if people had a problem with something you were doing they would tell you instead of hiding behind the police or landlord!

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Re: Complaints Made
« Reply #14 on: 06 November 2008, 16:48:26 »
I've had complaints from my neighbours when I was buying and selling and to be honest, I can understand where they are coming from so i've calmed it down now and only do close families cars :(
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