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Cancelling Credit Agreement

Hi,

I'm looking for advice.

I am moving house next month & will have to pay a security deposit to my new landlord one week before I get my current deposit back.

I was thinking of lifting it from the Cheque Centre, but for the space of 7 days, the £600 would cost be around £725.

I know all credit agreements can be cancelled within 14 days, I was just wondering if I go to the cheque Centre after 7 days and say to them, " I wish to cancel this agreement", would they still try and claim the full amount?

Thanks

JJM26

Comments

  • maginot
    maginot Posts: 484 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Cancelling the agreement, if you have still borrowed the money they can charge interest and an admin charge/cancellation charge so I can't see you gaining anything from doing this.

    Unless you think you borrow money for 14days cancel the agreement and just pay the sum borrowed back. Unfortunately it doesn't work like this! Otherwise payday companies would never make any money!
  • Apples2
    Apples2 Posts: 6,442 Forumite
    Have a plan just in case there is a deposit dispute with the old place and you don't get it back when you think.
  • very few LLs return the deposit within 7 days
  • chanz4
    chanz4 Posts: 11,057 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Xmas Saver!
    even when they do its by cheque
    Don't put your trust into an Experian score - it is not a number any bank will ever use & it is generally a waste of money to purchase it. They are also selling you insurance you dont need.
  • iolanthe07
    iolanthe07 Posts: 5,493 Forumite
    And there is often a dispute over wear and tear, damages etc. My daughter had to wait six months for her deposit, and even then didn't get it all back.
    I used to think that good grammar is important, but now I know that good wine is importanter.
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