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We are about to re-do the entire façade on our 5-story building. On one side is our neighbor’s courtyard and our contractor said he will need access there in order to do the work on that side. Our neighbors haven’t rejected our request outright but say it can’t be done now since their courtyard is used recreationally and they suggest late Fall/Winter. Our contractor has applied for permits and is ready to start now. Is there any legal obligation on our neighbors to provide access? Our contractor’s insurance would name them as additional insured.
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I think there has been a lack of communication and planning on your part. I don't know if your neighbor is legally required to grant you access, but they have told you you can have the access - but it's on their terms.
Your error was in assuming that you could get that access at anytime, but you didn't check with your neighbor to see if that was true.
Since you need them to get the job done, I suggest that you and your contractor adjust your schedules to accommodate your neighbor, whose help you need to do your facade.
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