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One late thought. I was thinking that you should just ignore the referencing fee and just pay your rent.The contract states that : "the sum of xxxxxx to be paid on signing hereof in respect of 12th January 2010 to 11 July 2010 and thereafter the sum of xxx to be paid on the 12th day of each calendar month throughout the remaining term". I have abbreviated the clause so that numbers are not written out in alphabetical form...for sake of brevity.
Reference is made to Part II of schedule 2 of housing act 1988 in the event of unpaid rental for 14 days
Also reference to 2 months notice ito section 21 but not before 6 months from commencement of tenancy
I hope I have answered all the questions
However they could then just take £70 off your first month's rent and claim there after that you were £70 in arrears. I think you should send a letter, refusing to pay the fee, as the matter was addressed within the contract by 6 months rent upfront and although you do not expect to fail referencing, if you did, then the tenancy would still stand. And mention that the next payment to them will be for rent only.Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0 -
DVardysShadow wrote: »One late thought. I was thinking that you should just ignore the referencing fee and just pay your rent.
However they could then just take £70 off your first month's rent and claim there after that you were £70 in arrears. I think you should send a letter, refusing to pay the fee, as the matter was addressed within the contract by 6 months rent upfront and although you do not expect to fail referencing, if you did, then the tenancy would still stand. And mention that the next payment to them will be for rent only.
Thanks for the advice - much appreciated0 -
Hi all, sorry OP to hijack your thread, but my OH is in a similar position, (pays upfront) and the letting agent have told the landlord that if my OH pays monthly but is not reference prior to that, his landlord insurance would be invalid. Does anyone know if this is in fact the case? (Thought it may also be something the OP comes across as way of protest by the LA!)0
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