A homeowner has been left in a difficult position after their new neighbour continuously keeps using their outdoor tap, which is becoming rather expensive to maintain.
After purchasing the new property, the woman quickly realised that a previous agreement with the former of the home could burn a hole in her pocket.
The woman said: "I have just purchased a ground floor maisonette, which has a garden split into two and shared with the maisonette above.
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"The previous owner was good friends with the owners above, and so they never fenced around each other.
"There is one outside tap on my part of the garden, which is connected to my water supply," she added.
In the post on the online forum Mumsnet, the woman explained how the former owners came to an agreement with the people next door.
However, she said she would now have to confront the neighbour about her predicament.
She said: "Historically, the owners above have been using this tap to water their garden.
"I have just been informed that we're going on a water meter, am I being unreasonable to suggest that they stop using as I can't afford and don't want to be (!) paying for their usage?!" She questioned, asking users for advice. The post, which has now rocketed with responses, received comments of advice from fellow users on how the woman should approach the situation.
One user suggested: "Surely once you tell them that you are going to be on a meter they won't have a leg to stand on."
"Absolutely, but don't 'suggest'," another user added. "Tell them in a friendly manner that as you're now going into water meters you are unable to afford for them to use your supply."
The woman was grateful for everyone's responses, saying: "Thanks everyone for your replies and support!
"Trying to get the balance of not p*****g off neighbours as soon as I move in, but also not adding to ever increasing bills!!"
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