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Problems with rent :(
violet20
Posts: 1 Newbie
Hi everyone,
I wondered if anyone could help me. I recently gave my 2 months notice to move out of my houseshare. The landlord found someone to move in 2 weeks before my original move date, so i agreed to move out then. The landlord sent me a letter telling me to cancel my direct debit, and pay the remaining approx 2 weeks rent in cash, and that if i didnt cancel it, they would not refund the money. However, I was very busy and failed to cancel the direct debit, so consequently I paid full moths rent, when i was only allowed to live there for 2 weeks. THe Landlord has reused to refund me the difference. Is this allowed? Is the letter they sent legally binding?
Any help would be really appreciated!:)
Thanks
Violet
I wondered if anyone could help me. I recently gave my 2 months notice to move out of my houseshare. The landlord found someone to move in 2 weeks before my original move date, so i agreed to move out then. The landlord sent me a letter telling me to cancel my direct debit, and pay the remaining approx 2 weeks rent in cash, and that if i didnt cancel it, they would not refund the money. However, I was very busy and failed to cancel the direct debit, so consequently I paid full moths rent, when i was only allowed to live there for 2 weeks. THe Landlord has reused to refund me the difference. Is this allowed? Is the letter they sent legally binding?
Any help would be really appreciated!:)
Thanks
Violet
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Firstly it doesn't sound like you have a direct debit, it sounds like you had a standing order set up. The landlord cannot determine a standing order on your behalf which is why they told you to do it.
What were the terms of you agreeing to move out early? Did you agree to remain liable until the end of the notice period if the new tenant didn't move in? Do you know whether the new tenant moved in as agreed?0 -
I'm no expert but you have evidence (the letter) so surely you'd win if you took him to court for the rent her owes you ?0
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This is not legal tell him if he does not refund the money that you will take him to a small claims court,0
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why did you not cancel it ?0
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the letter is not legally binding ,
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she was really busy0
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