Please help re flat deposit

MJMum

I think that musey was replying to post #1327:

We didn't do a check in or check out inventory though and don't have any evidence so a bit scary.

...did you read it, barnaby-bear?

Mrs_pbradley936

MJMum wrote:

I think that musey was replying to post #1327:

I thought so too.

meltyhead

Hi EL,

Just read all of this thread.... and cannot believe it's still ongoing!! You've come sooo far you've got to get the end you're look for soon.

Very very best of luck!!!!! :T :T

musey

barnaby-bear wrote:

Errr have you *read* more than page 1, yes there was an inventory, yes there were multiple warning letters, it's gone to court several times and is very complicated.

67 pages and 1332 posts complicated

Err yes I have.

In fact if you read the thread carefully I posted on this thread in it's early days. As EL was getting the same advice as I would have given from other posters I stopped posting so's not to muddy the waters, but continued to follow the thread and will continue to do so until it reaches it's conclusion.

The alert however have correctly assumed I was replying to the post I snipped & quoted.:D

EagerLearner

I'm confused

I think the previous poster (Musey) was referring to their personal situation BB rather than me?

EagerLearner

Oh and thanks for your support Meltyhead - welcome on board!

jennynoo

musey wrote:

If there was no (signed) check in inventory your LLady does not have a leg to stand on! How can she prove that you caused any damage to the sofa if she cannot prove what condition it was in when you moved in? Answer is she can't! The burden of proof is on her.

I would go for a final letter giving 7 days (14 if you're feeling charitable) for full return of your deposit before you begin court proceedings. If you give 14 days I would after 7 days print off prepared paperwork for your claim and post them to her with a gentle reminder that if the deposit is not received by XX date you will submit the claim with no further correspondance.

Dear Musey

Thanks for the encouragement. My landlady was actually quite nice - nothing like the El's evil one! I expect she just doesn't have a clue as she only has two rental properties that she bought in 2004. She also lives round the corner so I'm not worried about her running away. Going to follow the 3 letters mentioned earlier in this thread. Already given her two weeks saying we don't agree we damaged anything. Will send letter #2 tomorrow saying pay up in 7 days or will start court proceedings. After 7 days will send the prepared paperwork, if needed. Will also contact our Citizens Advice Bureaux as EL recommends.

Even if El doesn't have time to write a book about this at least it is all online already and has proved invaluable to me :beer: Well done to everyone :T

irnbru_2

Kinnairdy wrote:

perhaps you should consider producing a general guidance booklet or Ebook for other Tenants who are having similar difficulties

A sticky at the top of this forum for tennants would be ideal and included in that would be the OP's guide to deposit recovery.

Judging by the glut of 'interest rates are up - can I raise the rent' posts, a sticky for newbie LLs would be handy too.

redcar_2

I don't want to in any way defend the LL from hell but I was just wondering if other landlords could shed any light on the type of term in their contract with the LA that allows the LA to pass their solicitors bill on to the LL?

Surely they could only do thay if they could prove or suggest that she was negligent in some way? Seems a bit (and I use the term with reluctance) 'unfair' on her to get given the bill for their dealings with you regardless. I wonder if it might in some way imply they felt she had been negligent in her dealings with you ie not responding to letters???

Is this worth pursuing to get a statement from them about her actions?

masonic

redcar wrote:

Surely they could only do thay if they could prove or suggest that she was negligent in some way?

I should think that the verdict against her would go some way to doing that!