Deposit Return after 2 years

iamstacie

Thanks for your response. We're going to collect everything together that we have in case it is required at a later date, and have a read through how to go through the scc process ready for the 14 day deadline as I can't see him seeing sense in the next 2 weeks!

Thanks again,
Stacie

N79

Just seen the address issue. What was the address on your tenancy agreement? That is the address you should use in your court papers.

iamstacie

The address on the tenancy agreement is one I know he no longer owns - I checked the land registry when this first started. Can I still send to that address since its the last known address for him?

N79

iamstacie wrote: »

The address on the tenancy agreement is one I know he no longer owns - I checked the land registry when this first started. Can I still send to that address since its the last known address for him?

If its the only address you have then you will have to use it.

Do you have the details of any assets in the UK belonging to the LL? If not then you probably will never successfully enforce a judgment.

If you have to use this address then be aware that your LL may well be able to get the case reset to the summons stage when you try to enforce the judgment (by claiming to be unaware of the court proceedings). However, to do so he will have to provide a new address and the case will simply be reheard so I would prepare yourself for having to present your case twice!

BitterAndTwisted

Couldn't the documentation be addressed to the rental property that the OP occupied and which the LL still owns and rents?

If the OP's claim is successful and the landlord doesn't pay up it might be possible to get a charge put on the property?

F_T_Buyer

Just file through the small claims court, and represent yourself. It's not too difficult, and the judge will be aware you are not legally trained. However, you must keep to facts - opinions don't count. Also, prepare your case with indexes so when referring to you can quickly state "index 2, page 3" in the folder - be organised is the key!

iamstacie

As Bitterandtwisted says, he does still have the rental property - I did wonder whether to use this address or not? I know he doesnt live there but he does own it. Are the documents just sent through the post? If anything arrived for my landlord I'd send it on, or at least give it to the lettings agents to handle if the property is managed.

N79

BitterAndTwisted wrote: »

Couldn't the documentation be addressed to the rental property that the OP occupied and which the LL still owns and rents?

By all means use the address of the property that you let as an additional address, explaining that as it is some time since your tenancy agreement ended you are no longer sure that the address on your tenancy agreement is valid but you must include the address for notices as it is included on your tenancy.

BitterAndTwisted wrote: »

If the OP's claim is successful and the landlord doesn't pay up it might be possible to get a charge put on the property?

Yes - provided the award amount is above the threshold for a charging order.