christoffero
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House deposit, by christoffero on Apr 15, 2008 15:25:52 GMT 1, Contact the residential landlords association as suggested above. They have a solicitor on the helpdesk who is second to none.
If they can't help you as a tenant then I'm sure they will pass you on to someone who can.
As others have said it's a complicated a grey area at times and in hindsight you should have backed yourself up with inventory, photos, and copies of all documentation.
It's as difficult for the landlord to prove as it is for you, especially as they've taken the floor up and this might be taken as getting rid of the evidence they needed.
It can really come down to who has the biggest balls when you start handing small claims court papers round but I'd suggest if you think the landlord hasn't got the balls then get in there first and hit them with a claim.
It can get messy though so be sure you're not too bothered about not getting a Christmas card ever again if they are close family.
If you've tried the soft and friendly approach and got nowhere then they have themselves to blame.
My experience is from a landlords point of view and having seen that the rules and laws were far from in my favour when it came down to rogue tenants I sold my flats up last year.
Anyway, without getting into my life story make sure if you are going to try to do something about it then do it now and don't wait any longer.
Good luck.
Contact the residential landlords association as suggested above. They have a solicitor on the helpdesk who is second to none.
If they can't help you as a tenant then I'm sure they will pass you on to someone who can.
As others have said it's a complicated a grey area at times and in hindsight you should have backed yourself up with inventory, photos, and copies of all documentation.
It's as difficult for the landlord to prove as it is for you, especially as they've taken the floor up and this might be taken as getting rid of the evidence they needed.
It can really come down to who has the biggest balls when you start handing small claims court papers round but I'd suggest if you think the landlord hasn't got the balls then get in there first and hit them with a claim.
It can get messy though so be sure you're not too bothered about not getting a Christmas card ever again if they are close family.
If you've tried the soft and friendly approach and got nowhere then they have themselves to blame.
My experience is from a landlords point of view and having seen that the rules and laws were far from in my favour when it came down to rogue tenants I sold my flats up last year.
Anyway, without getting into my life story make sure if you are going to try to do something about it then do it now and don't wait any longer.
Good luck.
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House deposit, by richy00 on Apr 15, 2008 15:28:53 GMT 1, i live in uxbridge, its the least sociable place in the world, the night life is non existant....
he put it in writing but he is a joke.... he has been promising to tenents for the last 5 years that work will be done... but it never gets done.. we withheld rent for 4 months and he put in 1 battery operated smoke alarm, but its just too much hassle dealing with this joker.
though i am looking for a 2 or 3 double rooms in fulham/putney/chelsea area for august, any takers...
i live in uxbridge, its the least sociable place in the world, the night life is non existant....
he put it in writing but he is a joke.... he has been promising to tenents for the last 5 years that work will be done... but it never gets done.. we withheld rent for 4 months and he put in 1 battery operated smoke alarm, but its just too much hassle dealing with this joker.
though i am looking for a 2 or 3 double rooms in fulham/putney/chelsea area for august, any takers...
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cpo
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House deposit, by cpo on Apr 15, 2008 15:29:14 GMT 1, I know that here in the states that you NEVER should even start to expect any kind of security deposit back. Even if you leave the house in better condition than when you moved in, don't expect it. Landlords know that the time/cost isn't worth a person pursuing the money. .
what?
I have never owned a home, only rented, and I've never NOT received my deposit back and that includes in Chicago, Dublin, Miami, and the Netherlands.
I know that here in the states that you NEVER should even start to expect any kind of security deposit back. Even if you leave the house in better condition than when you moved in, don't expect it. Landlords know that the time/cost isn't worth a person pursuing the money. . what? I have never owned a home, only rented, and I've never NOT received my deposit back and that includes in Chicago, Dublin, Miami, and the Netherlands. |
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House deposit, by fatherxmas on Apr 15, 2008 15:33:36 GMT 1, i live in uxbridge, its the least sociable place in the world, the night life is non existant.... he put it in writing but he is a joke.... he has been promising to tenents for the last 5 years that work will be done... but it never gets done.. we withheld rent for 4 months and he put in 1 battery operated smoke alarm, but its just too much hassle dealing with this joker. though i am looking for a 2 or 3 double rooms in fulham/putney/chelsea area for august, any takers...
Well for someone who has been livin in a campsite for many months cos it was cheap and now wanting to mvoe to fulham/chelsea in august hahaha
What you looking at renting cos i got a few tents for rent. 300 a week, loads of outdoor space. fresh air.
if you didnt pay me rent for more than 2 weeks i would just ave given you notice to quit. No cunt is living in my ear for free.
hate freeloaders
i live in uxbridge, its the least sociable place in the world, the night life is non existant.... he put it in writing but he is a joke.... he has been promising to tenents for the last 5 years that work will be done... but it never gets done.. we withheld rent for 4 months and he put in 1 battery operated smoke alarm, but its just too much hassle dealing with this joker. though i am looking for a 2 or 3 double rooms in fulham/putney/chelsea area for august, any takers... Well for someone who has been livin in a campsite for many months cos it was cheap and now wanting to mvoe to fulham/chelsea in august hahaha What you looking at renting cos i got a few tents for rent. 300 a week, loads of outdoor space. fresh air. if you didnt pay me rent for more than 2 weeks i would just ave given you notice to quit. No cunt is living in my ear for free. hate freeloaders |
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robotoil
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House deposit, by robotoil on Apr 15, 2008 15:35:55 GMT 1, I may just do that, if im not going to get my money I may aswell make her life as difficult as possible. Any other suggestions to get even?
haha. Yeah, plant bamboo under the house. That stuff is unstoppable!
I may just do that, if im not going to get my money I may aswell make her life as difficult as possible. Any other suggestions to get even? haha. Yeah, plant bamboo under the house. That stuff is unstoppable! |
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waveydavey
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House deposit, by waveydavey on Apr 15, 2008 15:42:53 GMT 1, Do not in anyway rely on this advice. If you do so you do at your own risk. 
Try sending a letter asking for the money back (recorded delivery). Give date money is to be paid by. Chances are you will then here nothing. Then fill out an N1 claim form. Its a small claim as its less than 5k. You will have to give details of whats happened in a particulars of claim which should be filled with the N1 form. They then have 14 days to reply (acknowledge service). If they do not acknowledge service then go for summary judgement and the moneys yours. Cigar anyone?
Alternatively get the white book vol 1 or civil procedure rules online.
Do not in anyway rely on this advice. If you do so you do at your own risk. Try sending a letter asking for the money back (recorded delivery). Give date money is to be paid by. Chances are you will then here nothing. Then fill out an N1 claim form. Its a small claim as its less than 5k. You will have to give details of whats happened in a particulars of claim which should be filled with the N1 form. They then have 14 days to reply (acknowledge service). If they do not acknowledge service then go for summary judgement and the moneys yours. Cigar anyone? Alternatively get the white book vol 1 or civil procedure rules online. |
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House deposit, by richy00 on Apr 15, 2008 15:47:22 GMT 1, i live in uxbridge, its the least sociable place in the world, the night life is non existant.... he put it in writing but he is a joke.... he has been promising to tenents for the last 5 years that work will be done... but it never gets done.. we withheld rent for 4 months and he put in 1 battery operated smoke alarm, but its just too much hassle dealing with this joker. though i am looking for a 2 or 3 double rooms in fulham/putney/chelsea area for august, any takers... Well for someone who has been livin in a campsite for many months cos it was cheap and now wanting to mvoe to fulham/chelsea in august hahaha What you looking at renting cos i got a few tents for rent. 300 a week, loads of outdoor space. fresh air. if you didnt pay me rent for more than 2 weeks i would just ave given you notice to quit. No c**t is living in my ear for free. hate freeloaders
why would me living in a shit hole mean i couldnt afford to live in fulham/chelsea??? renting in uxbridge there arnt many oppunites to find somewhere nice.. but anyway i think 400 a week will get me something rather nice.
i live in uxbridge, its the least sociable place in the world, the night life is non existant.... he put it in writing but he is a joke.... he has been promising to tenents for the last 5 years that work will be done... but it never gets done.. we withheld rent for 4 months and he put in 1 battery operated smoke alarm, but its just too much hassle dealing with this joker. though i am looking for a 2 or 3 double rooms in fulham/putney/chelsea area for august, any takers... Well for someone who has been livin in a campsite for many months cos it was cheap and now wanting to mvoe to fulham/chelsea in august hahaha What you looking at renting cos i got a few tents for rent. 300 a week, loads of outdoor space. fresh air. if you didnt pay me rent for more than 2 weeks i would just ave given you notice to quit. No c**t is living in my ear for free. hate freeloaders why would me living in a shit hole mean i couldnt afford to live in fulham/chelsea??? renting in uxbridge there arnt many oppunites to find somewhere nice.. but anyway i think 400 a week will get me something rather nice. |
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House deposit, by manty on Apr 15, 2008 15:48:04 GMT 1, Sorry I only skimmed this thread so if i've missed anything then :-(
If it was me, and its just a bit of lino flooring i'd go out and buy some, lay it down and get my deposit back
Sorry I only skimmed this thread so if i've missed anything then :-(
If it was me, and its just a bit of lino flooring i'd go out and buy some, lay it down and get my deposit back
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House deposit, by fatherxmas on Apr 15, 2008 15:52:36 GMT 1, Well for someone who has been livin in a campsite for many months cos it was cheap and now wanting to mvoe to fulham/chelsea in august hahaha What you looking at renting cos i got a few tents for rent. 300 a week, loads of outdoor space. fresh air. if you didnt pay me rent for more than 2 weeks i would just ave given you notice to quit. No c**t is living in my ear for free. hate freeloaders why would me living in a s**t hole mean i couldnt afford to live in fulham/chelsea??? renting in uxbridge there arnt many oppunites to find somewhere nice.. but anyway i think 400 a week will get me something rather nice.
400 a week for a 3 bed flat in chelsea/fulham
seriously, cos im renting stuff in NW london, 3 bed, newly modernised to a very high spec. ยฃ350 a week
west london, ยฃ400 a week...is that for a 1 bed lol
and btw i didnt say you couldnt afford to live in west london cos if you had money you would not liv that way. No body would. Uxbridge aint a bad area, it has some nice places. Aint they got a fair few new developments going on there...near the town centre???
Well for someone who has been livin in a campsite for many months cos it was cheap and now wanting to mvoe to fulham/chelsea in august hahaha What you looking at renting cos i got a few tents for rent. 300 a week, loads of outdoor space. fresh air. if you didnt pay me rent for more than 2 weeks i would just ave given you notice to quit. No c**t is living in my ear for free. hate freeloaders why would me living in a s**t hole mean i couldnt afford to live in fulham/chelsea??? renting in uxbridge there arnt many oppunites to find somewhere nice.. but anyway i think 400 a week will get me something rather nice. 400 a week for a 3 bed flat in chelsea/fulham seriously, cos im renting stuff in NW london, 3 bed, newly modernised to a very high spec. ยฃ350 a week west london, ยฃ400 a week...is that for a 1 bed lol and btw i didnt say you couldnt afford to live in west london cos if you had money you would not liv that way. No body would. Uxbridge aint a bad area, it has some nice places. Aint they got a fair few new developments going on there...near the town centre??? |
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christoffero
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House deposit, by christoffero on Apr 15, 2008 16:02:54 GMT 1, Hey Richey, when you withheld rent for 4 months you were actually braking the law which I don't suppose you knew or neither did your landlord.
After asking him to sort problems out and giving him a reasonable amount of time to do it(preferably in writing), you are entitled as a tenant to get quotes and have the work done yourself at the landlordss expense.
If that means billing him for it or paying it with rent subsequently due to him then that's ok.
I'm sure faced with the threat and the knowledge that this is backed up by law he might get something done.
Hey Richey, when you withheld rent for 4 months you were actually braking the law which I don't suppose you knew or neither did your landlord.
After asking him to sort problems out and giving him a reasonable amount of time to do it(preferably in writing), you are entitled as a tenant to get quotes and have the work done yourself at the landlordss expense.
If that means billing him for it or paying it with rent subsequently due to him then that's ok.
I'm sure faced with the threat and the knowledge that this is backed up by law he might get something done.
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House deposit, by richy00 on Apr 15, 2008 16:07:02 GMT 1, we gave him 4 weeks notice that we would be withholding it and we were told to withhold it by the estate agent who was renting it to us..
so your saying we could no have all the work done and then bill him for it??
we gave him 4 weeks notice that we would be withholding it and we were told to withhold it by the estate agent who was renting it to us..
so your saying we could no have all the work done and then bill him for it??
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House deposit, by top on Apr 15, 2008 16:27:13 GMT 1, Freeze cat p*ss and post the cubes thro the letter box at night. Repeat indefinitely as it takes ages to work out where that smell is coming from! Got to ask..where on earth would you get cat piss from?!? hahahaha! ..love the idea though!
Freeze cat p*ss and post the cubes thro the letter box at night. Repeat indefinitely as it takes ages to work out where that smell is coming from! Got to ask..where on earth would you get cat piss from?!? hahahaha! ..love the idea though! |
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Heavyconsumer
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House deposit, by Heavyconsumer on Apr 15, 2008 16:47:21 GMT 1, Freeze cat p*ss and post the cubes thro the letter box at night. Repeat indefinitely as it takes ages to work out where that smell is coming from! Agree dont pay last months rent Agree Judge Judy'll sort it
lmao
Freeze cat p*ss and post the cubes thro the letter box at night. Repeat indefinitely as it takes ages to work out where that smell is coming from! Agree dont pay last months rent Agree Judge Judy'll sort it lmao |
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holden
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House deposit, by holden on Apr 16, 2008 2:35:39 GMT 1, Got to ask..where on earth would you get cat piss from?!? A cat ;D
Got to ask..where on earth would you get cat piss from?!? A cat ;D |
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House deposit, by crazyarsemother on Apr 16, 2008 8:02:02 GMT 1, Write her a letter saying how disappointed you are, cite the text message times. Explain how you can't afford the money but you don't want to cause any family rift and maybe it was a mistake you moving in because she was family.
Then leave it. In ten years times you may be willing to pay 10 times your deposit to be mates with her again. My aunts fell out and once time passes the divide grows. Its hard to get it back. As you long as you do the right thing she will know she did the wrong thing.
Good luck though. You could Just buy a Nick Walker then sell it. What?
Write her a letter saying how disappointed you are, cite the text message times. Explain how you can't afford the money but you don't want to cause any family rift and maybe it was a mistake you moving in because she was family.
Then leave it. In ten years times you may be willing to pay 10 times your deposit to be mates with her again. My aunts fell out and once time passes the divide grows. Its hard to get it back. As you long as you do the right thing she will know she did the wrong thing.
Good luck though. You could Just buy a Nick Walker then sell it. What?
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