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and alarm to me, my tenants and other residents on Bumcroft Avenue, Enfield, EN3 7JQ. The
application also seeks access to the Defendant’s Property to enable the Claimant to carry out
checks on the Defendant's water pipes which are possibly affecting my tenant’s water pressure and
supply.

Background

3. In the evening of 12 July 2017, I met with one of the Council’s in house legal surveyors, Mr
Neville Gray with regards to an ongoing low water pressure issue. Mr Gray attended my property
(Flat 117) at 11am on the day and agreed that the water pressure was not adequate. An attempt was
made to gain access to the two flats immediately below, including the Defendant’s but this was
unsuccessful.

4. At approximately 17.00 hrs the same day I was contacted by the managing agent informing me that
there was now no water at the flat. I contacted Mr Gray and we both decided to attend the Property
out of hours. I arrived at the flat to discover that water had been totally cut off for approx. 30 minutes,
but surprisingly shortly after our arrival a supply was resumed and with good pressure. This despite
the fact that low pressure had been a continual problem since 27 December 2016. Thames Water
and plumbers have attended my property on at least 5 occasions but could not find a reason for the
low pressure.

5. The Defendant lives in Flat 109 and in conjunction with his mother/mediator, was contacted by Mr
Neville Gray with the intention of inspecting his flat. However, this was declined by the Defendant.

Although I was inside the block, (on the landing), I watched the discussion from the open window. It
was obvious the Defendant was becoming increasing agitated by the raised voices and
approaches towards Mr Gray. I could

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