MAJOR help needed... typical LA

copier_guy

just wanted to post and say this whole thing is shocking

good luck with today

marliepanda

Ben_Reeve_Lewis wrote: »

I dont want to bad mouth your guy but his job is to protect tenants rights not be caught in the middle. True the best solution is always a win win but when someone is threatening to force entry the time for being in the middle is long gone in my book

I said this to him, I said I was being reasonable but it literally went from 'no i cant do tomorrow' to 'fine we'll break in then!' in no time at all. it just escalated straight to 10!

I'd love to know what they said to him.

Ben_Reeve_Lewis_2

Oh you can bet your life it was all butter wouldnt melt in our mouths, we are housng professionals, we would never say that rubbish. They would have made you out to be the tenant from hell, deliberately and unreasonably blocking them in the legitimate pursuit of their duties. I hardly get a case where the landlord or agent doesnt make themsleves sound like a saint

duchy

Ben may not want to bad mouth him -professional courtesy and whatever but I will. He's an idiot and he's allowed himself to be manipulated by them.

If they want to rename this visit an inspection -then fine. It is an inspection -and NOTHING more-no discussion about viewings. That's for email. Oh and take photos around the flat BEFORE they come (with date and time showing on photos). They could claim you've trashed the place .

You won't be alone will you Marlie? You really need a witness there-they could claim anything .

marliepanda

Ben_Reeve_Lewis wrote: »

Oh you can bet your life it was all butter wouldnt melt in our mouths, we are housng professionals, we would never say that rubbish. They would have made you out to be the tenant from hell, deliberately and unreasonably blocking them in the legitimate pursuit of their duties

I said I didnt want the horrible man coming round whose been emailing me, so I am panicking now in case he turns up with no other agents.

marliepanda

duchy wrote: »

Ben may not want to bad mouth him -professional courtesy and whatever but I will. He's an idiot and he's allowed himself to be manipulated by them.

If they want to rename this visit an inspection -then fine. It is an inspection -and NOTHING more-no discussion about viewings. That's for email. Oh and take photos around the flat BEFORE they come (with date and time showing on photo).

You won't be alone will you Marlie? You really need a witness there-they could claim anything .

No my friend is coming over. What should I take pictures of? The flat is very untidy as I am packing to move.

The check out is done by someone independent so at least thats in my favour. Plus they say any deductions MUST be agreed at checkout (or disputed at checkout) and nothing can be added after. My dad will be with me at checkout (sadly doesnt live local enough at the mo to be with me now) so I am hoping that will be okay.

marliepanda

43k_in_43m wrote: »

Marlie - I've just seen this and would normally be in York but I'm working away today. Where abouts in York are you and who's the agent (pm me if more appropriate)

I'll pm just in case.

I dont mind putting em up here, Ive done nothing but post their own email excerpts.

Ben_Reeve_Lewis_2

Just stay cool and calm Marlie. Let them do their thing and then close the door on them. If they have any issues with the property tell them to put them in writing and you will respond in due course. Dont get into a debate or a slanging match with them, they can twist it around. Have your mate there as a witness too. No harm in recording the conversation with your phone either

marliepanda

Ben_Reeve_Lewis wrote: »

Just stay cool and calm Marlie. Let them do their thing and then close the door on them. If they have any issues with the property tell them to put them in writing and you will respond in due course. Dont get into a debate or a slanging match with them, they can twist it around. Have your mate there as a witness too. No harm in recording the conversation with your phone either

Theres nothing wrong with the property, well to my eyes! I am sure they will find something. They have been round last friday as well as 5 other times n the last 4 months, so anything 'going on' would have been going on for months!

duchy

marliepanda wrote: »

No my friend is coming over. What should I take pictures of? The flat is very untidy as I am packing to move.

The check out is done by someone independent so at least thats in my favour. Plus they say any deductions MUST be agreed at checkout (or disputed at checkout) and nothing can be added after. My dad will be with me at checkout (sadly doesnt live local enough at the mo to be with me now) so I am hoping that will be okay.

Just take a general photo of each room and things like sinks and the toilet bowl to show everything is intact. You shouldn't need them but it's your proof if they claim after the visit that they were justified because X or Y wasn't in a reasonable condition. You shouldn't need them but it's just insurance.