Rent & key problems with student tenants

redkitty_3

featherstick wrote: »

I wouldn't.

Sorry if this was taken the wrong way - it was more of a statement of sympathy to the OP.

Thankyou - I did appreciate that :cool:

Fire_Fox

redkitty wrote: »

Thanks Jowo. I'm annoyed here because I'm venting! But I'm always professional with them and yes, am totally aware about harassment, which is why I've not called each parent more than twice in a week.

In the meantime, I'll try and resolve all these issues by writing to the parents directly.

The professional approach would be to contact the parents/ tenants in writing not by telephone or e-mail, and not to give notice to quit until the proper amount of time has elapsed.

Soot2006

Who authorised your entrance & let you in for the DIY?
I would let the "subletting" pass if it wasn't one your names tenants, as entering the house is a bigger offence than having a guest, which is what they would argue

It's highly likely your tenants have been caught up in the student loan delays, so fingers crossed you all come to an amicable agreement before things get dire.

Northern_girl_2

Students are in a difficult position over summer becuase their summer term loan cheque is the smallest when they need to pay halls rent, deposit on a new house and rent in advance. I'm not excusing the none payment, they should budget, but it offers some hope that the situation might improve once the term starts.

Also, have you considered asking for rent on a termly rather than weekly/monthly basis. My landlord did this and was kind enough to wait until student loan day each time too. He knew that we had no excuses not to hand over the money and we had the peace of mind of knowing that if nothing else the rent was paid when we were nearing the end of our money.

PasturesNew

Northern_girl wrote: »

...they should budget...

But it's hard to budget when you start with £0, are expecting the loan in time, then it doesn't come. They're now saying (Student Loan Company) that they'll all have their money by the end of October.