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Giving letting agent notice to quit

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  • ono_2
    ono_2 Posts: 12 Forumite
    tbs624 wrote: »
    It's "agent" in the loosest sense, as in anyone acting for you.

    So if i'm correct... I would be able to use my accountant as an "address" ?. Because if we did go abroad I wouldn't want to burden my friends or family with any tax duties/obligations.

    Thanks for you input tbs624. Much appreiciated.

    ono
  • G_M
    G_M Posts: 51,977 Forumite
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    What if no family member is a letting agent?

    When I say"you WILL need an agent, even if its a family member. " that does not mean letting agent. 'Agent' just means someone acting on your behalf. Anyone you trust can do this. As tbs624 says, a friend, relative accountant, letting agent, uncle Tom Cobbly - as long as they are in the UK!
  • ono_2
    ono_2 Posts: 12 Forumite
    G_M wrote: »
    When I say"you WILL need an agent, even if its a family member. " that does not mean letting agent. 'Agent' just means someone acting on your behalf. Anyone you trust can do this. As tbs624 says, a friend, relative accountant, letting agent, uncle Tom Cobbly - as long as they are in the UK!


    Oh I see you have an uncle Tom cobbly aswell :o

    Seriously. I suppose an accountant would be a better option seeing as the rent money has to go through a bank account.

    Its a bit complicated this landlord stuff.

    Thanks
    ono
  • We have always paid our LLs directly even in fully managed places.
    And if I were a LL i would not want a middle man for rent.
    As you call this a notice to quit but seem not to want T out just agent I would make it very clear that they are not to be served notice
  • Annisele
    Annisele Posts: 4,835 Forumite
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    I suspect your accountant wouldn't be too chuffed about being your agent for that purpose - collecting rent is one thing, but organising a plumber is another.

    The LL stuff is complicated, but it doesn't get significantly less complicated if you use an agent. You choose the agent, and you're responsible for them - so if the agent acts unlawfully, you're responsible regardless of whether the agent is a LA or your uncle Tom.
  • Old thread guys.
    :A

  • wonder why it apeared so high up o well
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