Is this slander?

poppysarah

She should get a room thermometer and show people the temperature of the place even with the heaters on.

She could speak to the private rented sector about it at the local council about the heating and whether they consider it adequate.
Sometimes leaving quietly and in a dignified way is best.

anotherpaul_2

logie28 wrote: »

Dont worry about the deposit, you say its protected under the new ish scheme.

I considered that and a friend, who's a landlord, said she'd had to claim under the scheme. It was a lot of work and took 6 months. Don't go there unless you have to.

SavingSteve

Whilst it is the typical British thing not to 'cause a stir' I personally wouldn't take the advice of some of the posters.

As someone said, it's not slander if it is true.

Don't resort to calling him a pillock, although he is, just stick to facts. Tell the viewers that g/f has had difficulty getting the place heated, despite the LL assuring her the heaters work fine. Simple facts.

And no matter how much notice he gives, unless your g/f agrees to let him enter (and if it's not an emergency) then him forcefully entering will be a crime, someone should mention this to him.

anotherpaul_2

SavingSteve wrote: »

Whilst it is the typical British thing not to 'cause a stir' I personally wouldn't take the advice of some of the posters.

I would like to clarify that I am not suggesting not "causing a stir". I'm talking about not putting yourself in a financially damaging position (or one where you have to defend yourself, potentially in court) for no gain. I've been in this position myself. I know how frustrating it is and tempting to do the things suggested. However, I maintain that getting out and move on is better than fighting and dealing with the consequences for potentially years.

SavingSteve

Consequences? Not sure what possible consequences there could be?

Supposedly deposit is secure, so what is the problem?

anotherpaul_2

SavingSteve wrote: »

Consequences? Not sure what possible consequences there could be?

Consequence. Having to defend yourself against a claim for financial damages relating to slander. (Whether the claim is false or otherwise, you still have to defend it.). Having to go to the TDS to reclaim your deposit, lots of paper work, lots of hassle, lots of delay.

SavingSteve wrote: »

Supposedly deposit is secure, so what is the problem?

See my post from 7.36pm. It's secure, if you can prove the claim is false, but it's slow, and there's no guarantee the TDS will agree that you didn't do the damage the landlord is claiming.

beaujolais-nouveau

crispsandwich wrote: »

we both feel we should warn other tenants of his behaviour.

I would, too, and I would do it. Use irony or satire, while smiling all the time. Say things like: "Oooh, you are braver than me, I can never get used to be being cold all the time." Or: "I am moving away because I like finding things where I left them."

SavingSteve

Think we'll have to agree to disagree. Personally if the Landlord is being like this I don't think tenants should be made to sit there and be shafted

anotherpaul_2

SavingSteve wrote: »

Think we'll have to agree to disagree. Personally if the Landlord is being like this I don't think tenants should be made to sit there and be shafted

Of course. I suspect you've got more of a sense of social reponsibility than I. I tend to go for the option that leads to the least stress in the long term. I'm just passing on my experiences (and the advice I was given by the CAB). Everyone has to make their own decision and yours is clearly different from mine.

RetroBob

I think to say that you have not had a good relationship with the landlord is enough to scare off potential tenants, I know I would be.