Landlord behaving despicably

BitterAndTwisted

I know, I've already reported them so one hopes that these post will be deleted and the poster banned.

moromir

shehasredhair wrote: »

Received no check in inventory only a small paragraph stating that everything was in good redecoration.

Carpet was already 12 months old and poor quality, stain was noted in small check in inventory.

These two statements appear to contradict each other - can you clarify the position?

It might just be confusing terminology - did the document say all decoration was in good condition or the whole flat was in good 'redecoration' (although I don't entirely understand the useage of the word if thats the case). The latter would be further confused by the fact you say carpet stains were noted in this document.

I was also going to comment about your personal circumstances but I see Firefox has covered them, I'm very sorry for your loss but they should be omitted from your statement as the arbitrator will find them irrelevent.

shehasredhair

The check-in inventory was a small paragraph which stated that the flat was in excellent condition with no evidence of wear and tear save only a 'reddish stain in the loounge'. The carpets were already 12 months old-so when we moved out they would've been 3.5 years old

cakey

Hi, im a landlord myself, and any 'repair' that needs to be done to the property, needs to be done and paid for by the landlord, they then need to submitt receipts to show that they have had all the things they are charging you for repaired, otherwise they cant take your deposit. Also they cant retain your deposit without your permission, you need to speak to mydeposits. if that doesnt work, small claims court.

shehasredhair

so you mean they need ot do the stuff before they take the deposit??? What about quotes as I beleive he has gathered a number of them.

RAS

We can all gather quotes.

And i am sure he can provide a receipt for a new carpet.

Matters not.

What matters is that:

1. he can only charge for work that is done.
2. He can PROVE that the only reason he had to do the work was because of your actions.

So he needs to prove that the £3000 he intends to spend on the property is solely the result of damage by yourselves, not as a result of reasonable wear and tear.

shehasredhair

I spoke to mydeposits and they said the only disputed amount will be the £100- that he is with holding. So would he have had to get the work done during the dispute?

shehasredhair

Sorry £1000...

clutton_2

who here thinks that using a carpet as an ironing board should mean that the landlord is entitled to claim replacement of every room where the carpet is burnt.. - less say !0% wear and tear allowance.....

how does OP know the carpets are cheap and only a year old...

i have never had a prospective tenant ask me "how old are these carpets" - maybe they should...


Op asks ""why is he not claiming £3000 from us.?"" - pesumably because it will cost him £1107 to replace the carpets you seem to have burnt in 3 rooms, less wear and tear

I appreciate that this is a very difficult time for you. but how much do you think he should deduct for your having burnt carpets in 3 rooms ?

shehasredhair

The check in statement stated they were 12 months old.