Ex Lodger trying to sue me.

BobQ

htrj wrote: »

My question is should I take this letter seriously? It is addressed to someone of my name but has not been sent to my address (except for the discretion of my postman). It doesnt make any reference to how much money the lodger is seeking although it states the lodger will begin a small claims proceedure in 21 days. Also it is sent from a PO Box which I didnt think you could start a claim from - please tell me if im wrong.

I would ignore it. Its unlikely that anyone would spend much time and or money to recover £100 if they know they have left the room in a poor state.

Have you written to the lodger previously and explained the reason for the deduction? Have you actually returned the balance of the deposit? If not it may explain his annoyance. But assuming you have done this I suggest you do nothing until he does more than send a letter.

Running_Horse

I would find out their real address.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post-office_box#United_Kingdom

In the United Kingdom, anyone applying for a Royal Mail PO Box must produce documentation to verify their home or business address. The Royal Mail will provide, on request, the geographical address relating to a PO Box, unless local Police have requested that the information be withheld.