Estate agents 'demanding' I leave bedroom furniture

snozberry

After reading the responses, I really don't see why you should justify your refusal of sale. Be firm but fair and remind the EA that you are only a tennant and, therefore, have nothing to do with the sale. Tell them that your property is yours and yours alone and will be going with you when you move.

Ivana_Tinkle

What a bizarre situation. The only way I can make sense of it is that the EA hasn't told the potential buyer that the flat is currently rented out (and that, therefore, it's not going to be a quick sale because they'll have to give you notice), so the buyer thinks the furniture belongs to the owner and is arguing hard for it to be included in the sale.

Going4TheDream

If you are renting the flat I find it very strange the that EA is even dealing with you over the sale in any way.

A firm but polite letter explaining you are the tenant, that the furniture is yours and not for sale, and that in future all further contact needs to be made with the actual vendor over any contractual expectations of he purchaser.

I would also copy the LL so that everyone is crystal clear

pinkshoes

What an arrogant EA, who are trying to make it seem like THEY are doing YOU a favour, and not the other way round!

I'd write back, stating that the X and Y are family heirlooms, so are not for sale under any circumstances, and that if they REALLY want the bed, then it's theirs for £3500.

Is there any price you'd sell the furniture? Like £20k????

Perhaps you could suggest how much the furniture is worth, and suggest they buy some very similar to please their buyer?

marliepanda

Eton_Rifle wrote: »

The estate agent has obviously made a mistake and thinks either
a) you are the seller not a tenant or
b) the furniture belongs to the landlord.

So put them right then the problem is solved.

I don't understand why you're complicating this issue?

Are you relishing the feeling of having your furniture sought after so you're playing them along?

I do think they know I am the tenant, and that it was mine, as they are offering me money to leave it.

I HAVE put them right in writing. I said it was non negotiable. They responded with the 'asking price is a good opportunity' and that I was being obstructive. I am not sure how it is a good opportunity for me.

My furniture is not worth a lot of money, but it is sentimental value. It looks attractive to me but i am sure others would think it was old fashioned. I am not buzzing that someone else wants it...

missile

The EA thinks you are soft and is trying to bully you

dacouch

Ask the estate agent if they like sex and travel

Ulfar

I think the estate agent has got confused or is just plain stupid. Make absolutely clear to him that you are the tenant and the sale of the property is nothing to do with you.

I wouldn't justify why you are not selling your furniture, I would just advise it is your furniture that as a tenant you will be taking with you when you leave.

You are no way obstructing a sale as it has nothing to do with you, the landlord has no rights to your possessions.

I didn't realise you still had the old bathroom cabinet which is why I suggested leaving the new one, in this case I would put the old one back up and take yours with you.

paddedjohn

marliepanda wrote: »

I'm worried about my reference and also, as if what they are saying is true about these buyers not wanting the flat without the furniture, how they are going to proceed with future viewings/repairs etc

Make sure you are present at any future viewing and they are arranged to suit you not the EA, change the locks if need be, and when any potential buyers are there you can tell them you are a tennant in an unfurnished flat and if they are investors you wish to stay put.

tbs624

As some of the other posters have said, you absolutely do not need to justify why you do not wish to sell your own furniture to the LL's potential buyer. It's not for sale is sufficient. Nothing to do with being obstructive.

I shouldn't imagine that a reference would be withheld by your LL - after all they are likely to want vacant possession so why would they delay your departure by making it harder for you to find a new home?

The EA sounds like a total muppet.