Summary
The owner of a luxury penthouse in London, Alan Hodson, is involved in a legal dispute with companies owned by the late Mohamed Al Fayed's family. The argument began over a lift installation agreement and now includes issues like leaky roofs and noise complaints about the lift.
Key Facts
- Alan and Rosaleen Hodson own the penthouse located at 55 Park Lane, central London.
- The legal dispute has lasted eight years and involves claims about building maintenance issues.
- The building, Hyde Park Residence, is owned by Mohamed Al Fayed's family through a company named Prestige Properties.
- The disagreement started over a legal agreement related to a lift installed more than 20 years ago.
- Mohamed Al Fayed was known for using legal actions to settle conflicts.
- Lawyers for both sides have not publicly commented on the case.
- The building is in a prestigious area but reportedly has signs of neglect like peeling paint.
- The freeholder of the building is the Grosvenor Estate, and Prestige Properties has a long-term lease, which is a time-limited form of ownership.
