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Landlord taking deposit dispute to County Court

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  • 45002
    45002 Posts: 802 Forumite
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    MagnumBI wrote: »
    I wondered if that would be frowned upon, however as responses had been very slow (but helpful) over there until yesterday, I brought my query here.

    Nothing wrong with seeking advice from multiple avenues, I'd hope.

    From what you posted anyway,LL will Win and your end up with a large legal Bill to pay !
    Advice given on Assured and Regulated Tenancy, Further advice should always be sought from a Solicitor....
  • grifferz
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    45002 wrote: »
    From what you posted anyway,LL will Win and your end up with a large legal Bill to pay !
    Perhaps you did not read the part where he said that the LL doesn't have a signed inventory and that he has evidence there was at least one occupier before him?
  • Viberduo
    Viberduo Posts: 1,148 Forumite
    Yes just shows how much LLs can rip you off as I am in a similar situation but with a 200 year old building that was crumbling that the LL tried to say the falling apart was damage from me and I have to prove I didnt damage it rather than he prove I did crazy system
  • 45002
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    grifferz wrote: »
    Perhaps you did not read the part where he said that the LL doesn't have a signed inventory and that he has evidence there was at least one occupier before him?

    Yes,I read everything on both forums and I think LL win Will.

    IMO
    Advice given on Assured and Regulated Tenancy, Further advice should always be sought from a Solicitor....
  • MagnumBI
    MagnumBI Posts: 25 Forumite
    45002 wrote: »
    From what you posted anyway,LL will Win and your end up with a large legal Bill to pay !

    Well arent you just delightful. If by large legal bills, you mean the £70 costs they've quoted, then yes, I'm terrified.
  • 45002
    45002 Posts: 802 Forumite
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    MagnumBI wrote: »
    Well arent you just delightful. If by large legal bills, you mean the £70 costs they've quoted, then yes, I'm terrified.

    Your Welcome !
    Advice given on Assured and Regulated Tenancy, Further advice should always be sought from a Solicitor....
  • BitterAndTwisted
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    The landlord might possess what appears to be compelling evidence but even if they are date-stamped the day before the OP took up the tenancy they do not bear the OP's signature as true and correct. They could be photos taken on the day the LL bought the place.
  • BitterAndTwisted
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    Viberduo wrote: »
    Yes just shows how much LLs can rip you off as I am in a similar situation but with a 200 year old building that was crumbling that the LL tried to say the falling apart was damage from me and I have to prove I didn't damage it rather than he prove I did crazy system

    Actually, you don't have to prove anything. If the landlord wants your money they are the party who needs to provide the compelling evidence.
  • grifferz
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    45002 wrote: »
    Yes,I read everything on both forums and I think LL win Will.

    IMO
    Interesting. What basis do you think the judge would have to find in favour of the LL then?

    And does that mean that in OP's position you would have accepted the deduction?
  • angrypirate
    angrypirate Posts: 1,151 Forumite
    thesaint wrote: »
    Read again. The agent offered mediation. The tenant refused.
    No. The agent refused to use the ADR. Are you by any chance a Landlord?
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