Tenant - Please help.

stanleyunwin

Could you just recap the full situation for us again?

I beleive you are pregnant and have a toddler....is that right?

sirhc_2

What would you advise I do. Email her about all repairs and keep photos? What should I write in the email? Give her a week or so....I know it can be frusrating but getting quotes and sorting out building works does take time. If she's feeling pestered then she's less likely to act quickly, it could be she has things moving already, just wait to see what its like when you move in.

As for inventory related issues take a blank pad and start at the front door. list any marks, holes, paint chips, discoloration ETC and take photos as you go. Be as precise and nitpicky as you possibly can. Move from room to room and list absolutely EVERYTHING you can find wrong with the place (remember to note where existing nails and hooks are, condition of curtains..are they creased? etc). The inventory on my current place is nearly 40 pages long and I live in a 3up 2down. The inventory was carried out by a regestered inventory firm and they are extreemly thorough. Then write all of this in an email and attatch and reference all your photos then send this to yourself and a friend (you'll need the time/date ref on the email if you go to court, to prove that the list is accurate to your move in date and not to checkout). Keep a hard copy for yourself and forward one to your landlady. It seems really anal, I know but it'll be worth the effort if you go into dispute.

I hope you won the case and got your money back. I nailed his !!! to the wall. As well as being ordered to pay back my full deposit he got landed with the court costs too.

I'm just naturally a very friendly person. I think i need to change how I am as people seem to think this give them the right to walk all over me. Don't change, just because there are a few meanies in the world doesn't mean you have to be one too. Remember, THEY'RE the ones that need a personality transplant not you.

Thank you very very much for your help.

You're very welcome, best of luck with you're new place and and you're latest addition.

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clairet707

Something doesnt quite add up here..

You knew all of this was wrong and needed doing before you signed the contract and paid a deposit yet still signed and paid???

Why

Its a renters market out there, Im currently looking for somewhere else to live and I have the choice of about 16 properties all within my price range and meeting my criteria

Why didnt you look for somewhere else that didnt need so much doing or wait at least until landlady had sorted it...

schueys_girl

Hi missclairy,

I am sorry you are having this difficult situation. And in some parts you are very correct. BUT! I also think you need to be careful - yes you are pregnant and have a little one...but to be honest that isnt really the LL's problem.

Just because of these things yes you are a little delicate, but you are still in your right mind, and therefore knew what you were getting yourself into when you veiewed the property - before signing anything or handing over the money.

What was the rush to sign, with all these problems the place has?! YOu are making it sound like it is a horrible place with all these issues, so why on earth did you sign anything and hand over money when there were things you were not happy with?

As someone else said - it is a renters market right now. There are lots of properties to chose from, and renters have the power at the moment.

Sounds like you would of been better turning this place down and finding somewhere else?

But nevertheless you cannot do this now, as you are tied in. The only thing you can do is basically wait. Clearly this woman IS easily aggitated i'll give you that.

Her text wasn't RUDE, yes it was very abrupt, and clearly you are a bit like me, and read into things and take things quite a bit personally. This is the problem with text messages, things come across in the wrong way, and are misunderstood. They are not professional. Some other people would of read the text and thought "ok fair enuff shes busy....etc"

Why dont you phone her and speak to her? Much more professional and you will be able to explain yourself more - and it just looks better on yourself that you are able to deal with things in the correct manner. Living on your own with 2 kids you will have to get used to this.

I am not meaning to be horrible, AT ALL - btu stop complaining that you are pregnant and have a toddler - you chose to have the babies I assume? So therefore it is not an excuse for anything. Yes you are finding life difficult at the moment and things havent gone your way at the moment but that happens to a lot of people - at least you have found somewhere to live, and when everything it sorted out it will all be ok!

I could do without the stresses i have right now, working way over full time hours, trying to find a new place to live, as my employer has decided they dont want me to live on site anymore - god knows how i am supposed to find somwhere else to live and move when i work 5 days as week and then go racing at weekends!! I also am not very well and my fiance earns very little money so renting privately is going to be a struggle....BUT this isnt my prospective LL's problem - they are just running a business (however badly) and making money like the rest of us!

So look on the bright side, you have a lovely toddler, another on the way, and somewhere to live, which once its sorted, will make you a nice home.

For all you know, you just got off on the wrong foot with the LL, I mean you are jumping to conclusions and calling her rude etc....because you say you have a lot on and stressed cos pregnant etc...HOW DO YOU KNOW SHE OR HE ALSO DOESNT HAVE A LOT ON, FAMILY PROBLEMS ETC....

Just have a think.

Is it easier for you to paint the place yourself?!?!!? then you can go in and clean too??

Surely carpet for now you can cover with rugs???

Its not ideal but helps somewhat with situation - i suggest you RING your LL in a couple of days and have an proactive conversation - if she is busy could you get someone in to repair the leak and also could you do the painting?!

She wouild probably appreciate this a lot more than you just sending texts adding to her problems etc and not looknig to solve any yourself.

mrluke

just b carefull if you decide to paint your self

at the end of your tenancy they could say the walls are not painted to a profesional standard and withhold ur deposit?

sooz

clutton wrote: »

"" She emailed me the forms to fill out and I didn't have a printer so she was moaning for me to go to a library and print them out but I'd been really ill with morning sickness and don't have a car. So i asked her to post them to me and she moaned about that too and made me pay the postage costs""

I'm sorry., but i have interviewed prospective tenants with similar tales many times and i find it quite annoying that some prospetive tenants want spoon feeding all the time

Totally annoying, I agree clutton...I would have rejected the application to rent the property at this point. Same goes if someone is late for a viewing & can't be bothered to text or call to say that they will be late.

Why give an email address, agree to have forms emailed to you, & then complain? Get a friend to print them, or go to any internet cafe. Don't complain the the LL that you don't have a car or don't feel well. This is not their concern.

missclairey_2

sirhc wrote: »

What would you advise I do. Email her about all repairs and keep photos? What should I write in the email? Give her a week or so....I know it can be frusrating but getting quotes and sorting out building works does take time. If she's feeling pestered then she's less likely to act quickly, it could be she has things moving already, just wait to see what its like when you move in.
ok my lovely i wil do that.

As for inventory related issues take a blank pad and start at the front door. list any marks, holes, paint chips, discoloration ETC and take photos as you go. Be as precise and nitpicky as you possibly can. Move from room to room and list absolutely EVERYTHING you can find wrong with the place (remember to note where existing nails and hooks are, condition of curtains..are they creased? etc). The inventory on my current place is nearly 40 pages long and I live in a 3up 2down. The inventory was carried out by a regestered inventory firm and they are extreemly thorough. Then write all of this in an email and attatch and reference all your photos then send this to yourself and a friend (you'll need the time/date ref on the email if you go to court, to prove that the list is accurate to your move in date and not to checkout). Keep a hard copy for yourself and forward one to your landlady. It seems really anal, I know but it'll be worth the effort if you go into dispute.
how can i get one of those inventory things done love?

I hope you won the case and got your money back. I nailed his !!! to the wall. As well as being ordered to pay back my full deposit he got landed with the court costs too. good good - one to us!!

I'm just naturally a very friendly person. I think i need to change how I am as people seem to think this give them the right to walk all over me. Don't change, just because there are a few meanies in the world doesn't mean you have to be one too. Remember, THEY'RE the ones that need a personality transplant not you. im just not like that at all. my faith helps me to stay grounded. did u see what some ppl put back to me on here?

Thank you very very much for your help.

You're very welcome, best of luck with you're new place and and you're latest addition.
thank you my love, you're truly a lovely person. if i ever do ill email u and u can come round for a cuppa and see the baby!

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sirhc_2

An inventory will cost you money, how much depends on the size of the place. If you're intent on getting someone else to do it ring around and get quotes. Usually a landlord gets this to protect themselves and their property, however, if you want it done you will have to pay for it yourself. Alternatively, you can DIY it following the steps I mentioned in my previous post. Just compile a list of defects and take lots of photos then email it to youself so the date is recorded. It's not as good as an official one but it will give weight to your arguments should there be a dispute upon checkout.
It'll work out ok. Good luck.;)

Fly_Baby

sooz wrote: »

Totally annoying, I agree clutton...I would have rejected the application to rent the property at this point. Same goes if someone is late for a viewing & can't be bothered to text or call to say that they will be late.

Why give an email address, agree to have forms emailed to you, & then complain? Get a friend to print them, or go to any internet cafe. Don't complain the the LL that you don't have a car or don't feel well. This is not their concern.

I tend to disagree, sorry. I have been renting for a while and never once had to go out and print out the contracts. Incidentally, I don't have a printer too. The LL wants the OP's custom and the least she can do is not to be dfficult over such minor things.

Without meaning to offend the OP, there are people who are only too happy to take advantage of somone in a more vulnerable position. Possibly, the OP has come across as an overly soft person and the LL now feels that the OP will put up wit any behaviour of hers.

Lets not forget that the OP paid her rent from the 5th and yet agreed to move in on the 17th, to enable the LL do all the repairs (any other less nice tenant would no be so accommodating). She was perfectly within her rights to start tenancy ONCE all agreed things are done, yet she did what suited to LL, at her own expense. And LL could show at least some appreciation.

Best of luck to you, OP, I understand very well how you feel, DON'T PUT UP WITH HER ATTITUDE.

missclairey_2

Baby;18487359]I tend to disagree, sorry. I have been renting for a while and never once had to go out and print out the contracts. Incidentally, I don't have a printer too. The LL wants the OP's custom and the least she can do is not to be dfficult over such minor things.

Thank you love. Some people don't half talk some rubbish. I bet Flybaby would feel differently if it was them

Without meaning to offend the OP, there are people who are only too happy to take advantage of somone in a more vulnerable position. Possibly, the OP has come across as an overly soft person and the LL now feels that the OP will put up wit any behaviour of hers.

I think this is exactly what it is. I have gone out of my way to be helpful. I won't put up with any behaviour from her. Thank you for your nice comments.

Lets not forget that the OP paid her rent from the 5th and yet agreed to move in on the 17th, to enable the LL do all the repairs (any other less nice tenant would no be so accommodating). She was perfectly within her rights to start tenancy ONCE all agreed things are done, yet she did what suited to LL, at her own expense. And LL could show at least some appreciation.

Yeah I paid £1,150 rent and deposit on 5th and not movin in till 17th so she has got time to sort house out. I didn't have to do that.

Best of luck to you, OP, I understand very well how you feel, DON'T PUT UP WITH HER ATTITUDE.[/quote]
Thank you