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bs7 wrote:

MarkyMarkD is quite right and the law of agency is quite clear on this area. An agent cannot make any secret commission and must disclose any profits. As such they are in breach of the contract of agency and if you did pursue it to court you'd stand a good chance of recovering the monies owed.

The police might not really show any interest - they'd probably fob you off with "it's a civil matter" though

Its probably classed as embezzlement or 'obtaining a pecuniary advantage by deception' - both serious theft offences - they can't fob you off, yes as with many criminal cases there is a civil dimension - and chances are high that they are doing it to other clients

thebig1

Pottymouth wrote:

Sterling post - thanks a lot.

having a bit of bother with my rental agency (none of this helps, but thought I'd share it).

We were being paid £700 minus agency fees (15% - far too high).

Talked to tennant after they moved out and they said they wre paying £800. This for over 18 months of tennancy!!

I was incandescent. Am now trying to decide how to best handle this...

Very annoying.

Potty.

Just spoken to Lawyer of the family

Apparently this is a civil matter and as such you could seek recovery from the small claims court. Will cost you £80, but you can claim that back along with other expenses. If you have a written agreement and the tennant is prepared to give a statement, your case is pretty sound.

ReductionQueen

Thanks for this, I don't need them yet, but it looks sooooo useful that I have added the website to my favourites!

Spikey_2

Nice one.... Cheers.

Spikey

seaglimpses

Thank you budgetflyer - a really useful find!

musey

Pottymouth wrote:

Sterling post - thanks a lot.

having a bit of bother with my rental agency (none of this helps, but thought I'd share it).

We were being paid £700 minus agency fees (15% - far too high).

Talked to tennant after they moved out and they said they wre paying £800. This for over 18 months of tennancy!!

I was incandescent. Am now trying to decide how to best handle this...

Very annoying.

Potty.

I'd have a look at this site, as a landlord I find it extremely informative and helpful. The forums are a mine of information if you search them

http://www.landlordzone.co.uk
http://www.landlordzone.co.uk/forums/