Return of Deposit

Smick100

I ended up going on to moneyclaim.gov.uk and put in a claim for the full amount. It seemed to focus the mind of the la and ll and they returned the full amount. It cost me £80 but they would have messed me about more otherwise.

lizzielondon

i always thought with moneyclaim you got the fees back if you won ?

sp1987

lizzielondon wrote: »

i always thought with moneyclaim you got the fees back if you won ?

From the OP's post it seems that the court papers themselves got the agent/landlord to cough up rather than the outcome of proceedings.

The OP could continue his claim and notify the court of the payment received (which technically would be a partial settlement but for the court costs) so the court reduces the claim for the money received. Essentially one can go to court for a judgement which would mean costs were awarded.

A claim my partner is currently putting through small claims involved a claim of approximately £40 and fees of £25. The other party sent a cheque for the outstanding monies (£40) but failed to pay for the cost of the court claim so it is ongoing, purely for a judgement to retrieve the costs of £25 incurred to retrieve the £40. In his case nothing bar court action would make the other party pay (regardless of the small amount involved) and the evidence is compelling.

I would hope the OP would continue his claim as £80 costs if he needs the money is a lot to shell out for no reason. The fact they have paid the whole amount claimed will go a long way to show that they were liable for those losses, otherwise why pay them.