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tirlittan

All makes perfect sense CMD! We all speak the same language here.

clearmydebts

tirlittan wrote: »

All makes perfect sense CMD! We all speak the same language here.

I think we do indeed!

CAFCGirl

part from me....

I talk jibberish

clearmydebts

CAFCGirl wrote: »

part from me....

I talk jibberish

No, you are the riddle master. Lol!

doodledo_2

Evening Ladies how are we all??

CAFCGirl

clearmydebts wrote: »

No, you are the riddle master. Lol!

well that too LOL:j

clearmydebts

I am so upset and angry and want someone with a clear head to give me some advice.

Basically we were moving to a 2 bed flat in June (renting). 2 of our friends approached us and asked us if we would sub-let a room to them for 12 weeks as my OH had no job and they were between flats. We agreed and it was all grand.

My OH got a job and we have to relocate. We were locked into an 8 month contract (with 4 months remaining) so we asked them if they wanted to stay for the rest of the contract and we would give them £250 per month towards the rent, so £1000 in total. I thought we were being very generous. We also said that we would keep the deposit (£900) in a holding account as they don't have much money.

We gave them a cheque for the amount and now they have approached us and said that we owe them about 14 days rent (approx £240). It is true, as there is an overlap but we stupidly thought that as we were giving them £1000 they would overlook that and include it. Stupid us

Anyway I am fuming as I can't believe that we have given another couple £1000 for nothing, only for them to ask for another £240. OH wants to give it back to them as he is in a band with them and feels that it will sour things if we don't. We are also afraid that if we don't they will tell the landlord that we were sub-letting.

I have agreed that we can give them the money (approx £240) but I want my deposit back, as I don't trust them. I also don't want to go for a drink with them on Friday like we were meant to, as I can't stand the sight of them. OH thinks I am being petty asking for the deposit back. I don't think I am at all. I don't trust them. OH also thinks I should hold my head high and go for a drink with them on Fri night. I think why should I pretend that everything is alright.

Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks

tirlittan

Hi CMD.
Sorry, wasn't online last night.

How are you feeling about it all now, that you might of had time to cool down.

Tricky situation. Are they good friends or just acquaintances through the band? I think they should pay whole of the rent, after all, you've helped them to have somewhere to stay. I'd definately want the deposit back, you've paid for it haven't you.

It's difficult for your OH, but don't let them walk all over you. I don't think I'd want to go for drinks with them either before it's all sorted. Could you not just plain explain to them how things are face-to-face? Sorry, not really helpful, it's always easier to advice about these things rather than deal with them. But hope it all gets sorted. Don't pay the extra rent, you're not going to live there anymore!

CAFCGirl

big hugs CMD....

when ive got more time to reply (snuck on at work shhhhh)

I'll say more but didnt want to read and run!

clearmydebts

Thanks Tirlittan,

Have agreed to give them back £170, which is their 2 months rent, minus 5 days as we are leaving early. I have made it very clear on the email that I am not happy and that I wouldn't do it to a so called friend.

At the end of the day, I have to think of the baby. OH is also in the band and they could make things very difficult for him so it is better to walk away with our head held high.

She is quite soft though, so me saying that I am very disappointed will really get to her and I hope it does. He totally controls her but I won't be around for her anymore. I will remain civil to them but at the end of the day - karma and all that. They are the tightest, most money grabbing people I have come across.