Avoiding Lettings Agency Renewal Fee

slyracoon

rexmedorum wrote: »

Isn't this required for a legally binring contract though?

It can be c/o with the address of the agent.

G_M

However, I understand that the landlord may prefer the security of a fixed term contract. If this is the case, please confirm it to me in writing. Please also provide a breakdown of the work involved for yourselves which will result in the £210 charge quoted in your letter (1/4 of our £700 monthly rent plus VAT).

Too much information again. Just say you're willing to sign a contract but not pay a fee. Why give them an opportunity to re-iterate/justify their fee.

Send this letter TO THE LANDLORD.

Enfieldian

If the Landlord's address is given as c/o the Agent how can it be sent TO THE LANDLORD?

G_M

Errr, c/o the agent?

The point is not what address it is sent to, the point is WHO it is sent to! If the LL has given his address c/o the agent, that is where you write. But you do not address it xyz agency, you addres it "Mr Landlord, c/o xyz agency.

However, since you have found the LL's real address via the land registry it will do no harm to send a copy of your letter to him at that address too.