Famous city centre building New Zealand House is at the centre of a dispute after their neighbours requested thousands of pounds for the inconvenience of putting scaffolding on their site.
Leisure Group JSM , owners of New Zealand House, approached neighbouring building Oriel Chambers about putting scaffolding on their site during a roof repair work. JSM said they shocked when their offer of a £500 goodwill payment was rejected.
Yakel Property , who manage Oriel Chambers on behalf of the owners, requested £7,500 for a six week licence. Yakel said this sum would compensate the building's tenants for loss of business and potential closures.