14-12-2012, 11:06 AM
I know that most people in the business of law probably drive cars substantially more expensive than 306s, but you never know. It's also good to vent a little anger on the keyboard...
In brief-
Moved into our first privately rented property on 16th June.
Served with section 21 notice (eviction) 8 weeks before end of tenancy agreement (nothing un-toward, landlady wants the property back for a family member to occupy)
Gave notice that we would be moving out on the 8th December and paid all rent due up until then.
Were due to have a 'checkout inventory' (where they check the condition of the property) at 3pm on Saturday.
Waited and waited.
Nobody came, so I called them. Unfortunately they couldn't attend (thanks for wasting our afternoon) but they still wanted the keys back.
I dropped the keys back at about 3:45 on Saturday.
Phone up on Monday to ask about when my deposit will be refunded. "Sorry, we haven't done the check-out yet". FUCKSAKE.
Go round Monday night to see if a parcel I was expecting had been left with any neighbors in the same building. On the off-chance, check the property where we used to live as a light is on.
Landlady's son evidently moved in on SATURDAY NIGHT. Unfortunately no post. I gave him my number in case anything shows up.
Inventory was apparently carried out on Tuesday.
Get a phonecall yesterday saying there is damage which they are seeking to withold part of my deposit to repair.
Spoken to Citizens advice, they think I have a case. Spoken to my director (a landlord) who also thinks I have a strong case.
Surely they can't check the condition of the property AFTER someone new has moved their shit in?
Means I'm £1,000 down this Christmas. Bah Humbug (and thank fook for credit cards)
Opinions?
In brief-
Moved into our first privately rented property on 16th June.
Served with section 21 notice (eviction) 8 weeks before end of tenancy agreement (nothing un-toward, landlady wants the property back for a family member to occupy)
Gave notice that we would be moving out on the 8th December and paid all rent due up until then.
Were due to have a 'checkout inventory' (where they check the condition of the property) at 3pm on Saturday.
Waited and waited.
Nobody came, so I called them. Unfortunately they couldn't attend (thanks for wasting our afternoon) but they still wanted the keys back.
I dropped the keys back at about 3:45 on Saturday.
Phone up on Monday to ask about when my deposit will be refunded. "Sorry, we haven't done the check-out yet". FUCKSAKE.
Go round Monday night to see if a parcel I was expecting had been left with any neighbors in the same building. On the off-chance, check the property where we used to live as a light is on.
Landlady's son evidently moved in on SATURDAY NIGHT. Unfortunately no post. I gave him my number in case anything shows up.
Inventory was apparently carried out on Tuesday.
Get a phonecall yesterday saying there is damage which they are seeking to withold part of my deposit to repair.
Spoken to Citizens advice, they think I have a case. Spoken to my director (a landlord) who also thinks I have a strong case.
Surely they can't check the condition of the property AFTER someone new has moved their shit in?
Means I'm £1,000 down this Christmas. Bah Humbug (and thank fook for credit cards)
Opinions?
Disclaimer: The above is not to be taken to heart and is probably a joke, grow up you big girl.
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