raising a large bond....

DVardysShadow

Insomniac666 wrote: »

• We were then served notice to vacate our current house by the landlord just over 2 weeks ago (just after our 6 month lease ended - even though the letting agency said LL would be looking for a long term rental) so have been hunting down new properties, the problem we have is that we need a 4 bedroom house, so rent is not cheap and houses are limited.
• I have also worked out that I will need to pay roughly £100 over the normal rental amount plus a possible £300 as we have 3 dogs to move into new property, now normally this wouldn't be an issue but I have some arrears i need to pay to current landlord from this month which had I intended to clear next month, but as we now have to vacate I can't see how I can raise the money for the bond etc.. until about 4 days after we have to leave.

Am I completely scuppered?

You wouldn't think the 2 issues are related would you? Landlord looking for a longterm let then prepares the ground to exit you because he is selling and you having arrears?

You wouldn't think that having arrears is actually causing you considerable expense?

You wouldn't think that 3 dogs over the term of your rental have actually eaten any of the rent money?

I write this kind of stuff and I'm not surprised at all if I get a completely outraged reaction for being judgemental or something. Yes it is looking back at the past, but it is picking up on issues you can do something about.

Insomniac666

Have LL got to release bonds quickly and can I ask for them in cash, if I need them for the new property?

N79

Insomniac666 wrote: »

Have LL got to release bonds quickly and can I ask for them in cash, if I need them for the new property?

LL's now have little control over the speed with which deposits are refunded as this is in the hands of the relevent deposit protection scheme. Expect it to take at least a couple of weeks even in the case of no deductions.

Insomniac666

DVardysShadow wrote: »

You wouldn't think the 2 issues are related would you? Landlord looking for a longterm let then prepares the ground to exit you because he is selling and you having arrears?

You wouldn't think that having arrears is actually causing you considerable expense?

You wouldn't think that 3 dogs over the term of your rental have actually eaten any of the rent money?

I write this kind of stuff and I'm not surprised at all if I get a completely outraged reaction for being judgemental or something. Yes it is looking back at the past, but it is picking up on issues you can do something about.

you wont get outraged from me for havign an opinion, thats why i'm here, well for help advice rather than finger waging but you know what I mean.

I had mentioned earlier that the LL had given me indication he didn't want to rent after our lease ended before any arrears. He feels the market has improved enough to put the property back on sale, though the letting agency/estate agents were unaware, when we spoke to them and thought he was making a mistake but it's his decision.

I'm not sure what you mean about the dogs? I've had the oldest for 8 years so if you're suggesting, losing them... not an option.

Insomniac666

N79 wrote: »

LL's now have little control over the speed with which deposits are refunded as this is in the hands of the relevent deposit protection scheme. Expect it to take at least a couple of weeks even in the case of no deductions.

When we paid the bond to the agency, i dont' remember them telling me or the OH how it was being handled.. I thought the LL just had 2 months rent off us upfront..... I'll have to double check on that one.

Fire_Fox

Insomniac you have three dogs plus children, you moved into a brand new house and made numerous holes which you will never make good to 'as new' standard ... mentally write off your damage deposit and then you will get a nice surprise if that is not the case.

The landlord has to contact you regarding any money he intends to withhold OR return the full sum 14 or 28 days after the end of the tenancy (*think* this depends on which scheme is used). The money will be returned to you in whichever manner is most convenient to the landlord, no doubt he will want a paper trail which cash is not. Check with the deposit schemes website what the end of tenancy procedure is.

I know it looks like we are finger-wagging but we are trying to get you to open your eyes, you are coming across as not really taking responsibility, putting everything down to unfortunate circumstances. We can't really and truly help unless you realise what a predicament your family is in.

Insomniac666

Fire_Fox wrote: »

Insomniac you have three dogs plus children, you moved into a brand new house and made numerous holes which you will never make good to 'as new' standard ... mentally write off your damage deposit and then you will get a nice surprise if that is not the case.

The landlord has to contact you regarding any money he intends to withhold OR return the full sum 14 or 28 days after the end of the tenancy (*think* this depends on which scheme is used). The money will be returned to you in whichever manner is most convenient to the landlord, no doubt he will want a paper trail which cash is not. Check with the deposit schemes website what the end of tenancy procedure is.

The numerous holes are from hanging pictures as I said in other threads I'll arrange for them to be filled this weekend and sanded down painted. The other "holes" are from curtain poles and blinds, which I'll prob leave up as they more than likely won't fit another property but I will check with the LL first otherwise they get filled too. Holes from Sky installation, he was informed and was happy with.

Insomniac666

Fire_Fox wrote: »

The landlord has to contact you regarding any money he intends to withhold OR return the full sum 14 or 28 days after the end of the tenancy (*think* this depends on which scheme is used). The money will be returned to you in whichever manner is most convenient to the landlord, no doubt he will want a paper trail which cash is not. Check with the deposit schemes website what the end of tenancy procedure is.

not really part of my thread but interesting you say that he will want a paper trail and cash is not, why do some letting agencies request cash payments? I know they give a reciept but a tenant could sign off receipt from a LL etc..? just wondering..

Fire_Fox

Insomniac666 wrote: »

The numerous holes are from hanging pictures as I said in other threads I'll arrange for them to be filled this weekend and sanded down painted. The other "holes" are from curtain poles and blinds, which I'll prob leave up as they more than likely won't fit another property but I will check with the LL first otherwise they get filled too. Holes from Sky installation, he was informed and was happy with.

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Insomniac666

Fire_Fox wrote: »

I know it looks like we are finger-wagging but we are trying to get you to open your eyes, you are coming across as not really taking responsibility, putting everything down to unfortunate circumstances. We can't really and truly help unless you realise what a predicament your family is in.

I know people are not trying to shoot me down, please dont' take my comment as that.

I do think I'll be ok, it's just it may be a little tight because of the few days before paydays. that's got me concerned... It may just be a case of speaking to non-priority companies and saying I'll need to pay them a bit later because of the house move...