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Removal of Fixtures & Fittings - Urgent Advice Needed!
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I just come off the phone to a friend and have said exactly the same thing. I think she is now only just realising what she has done and is trying to make me remove the problem for her.
My friend has suggested I offer to pay £500 which I will give her on her last day (as I need to pick up the keys etc..) but only after meeting at the house and carrying out an inspection first and then on the day saying that I will then give her a further £350 by cheque but she would need to give a forwarding address for me to send it to her. Then at least I don't have to go to the hassle of getting new carpets or fixing any damage that has been caused by removing the fitted wardrobes (or any other damage!)
I really wouldn't offer to buy these items as they may not be hers to sell to you (if they aren't paid off what's to stop the company repossessing them). Don't worry about tracking her, there are tracing agents that will find her easily for a small fee. Then you can take her to small claims court. Use her deposit first for any damages and missing carpets/furniture, as it's easier to sue for the unpaid last month's rent.Don't listen to me, I'm no expert!0 -
Agreeing to purchase the fittings from her would at least prevent damage being caused by their removal. Are they an improvement on your lost furniture?0
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Sorry to hear this OP.
Whatever happens, I'd get all the locks changed the minute she leaves on Thursday.20p Savers Club #1020 -
I just come off the phone to a friend and have said exactly the same thing. I think she is now only just realising what she has done and is trying to make me remove the problem for her.
My friend has suggested I offer to pay £500 which I will give her on her last day (as I need to pick up the keys etc..) but only after meeting at the house and carrying out an inspection first and then on the day saying that I will then give her a further £350 by cheque but she would need to give a forwarding address for me to send it to her. Then at least I don't have to go to the hassle of getting new carpets or fixing any damage that has been caused by removing the fitted wardrobes (or any other damage!)
I think you would be mad to give her £500 cash for some furniture she hasn't even finished paying for. How will you stop the bailiffs taking it away?
Save your money and concentrate on finding out her details in order to sue for and damage and replacement furniture. Did your agent take sufficient ID details - driving license, passport, bank statement, etc, etc. If so trace them via a service such as ...
http://www.tenantverify.co.uk/tenant-tracing.htm0 -
£6000 for wardrobes?. Its possible they don't fit in her new home hence the offer to sell them to you.0
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What's wrong with a sting?I really wouldn't offer to buy these items as they may not be hers to sell to you
What's wrong with a sting?I think you would be mad to give her £500 cash for some furniture she hasn't even finished paying for. How will you stop the bailiffs taking it away?
Save your money and concentrate on finding out her details in order to sue for and damage and replacement furniture. Did your agent take sufficient ID details - driving license, passport, bank statement, etc, etc. If so trace them via a service such as ...
http://www.tenantverify.co.uk/tenant-tracing.htmYou might as well ask the Wizard of Oz to give you a big number as pay a Credit Referencing Agency for a so-called 'credit-score'0 -
You would be foolish to hand her any money. You may as well burn it. Plus it complicates your legal position over the deposit and any damages.0
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How will you stop the bailiffs taking it away?
I am not sure bailiffs would be allowed access to your property to seize the wardrobes and carpet once she has left. Anyone know different?
OP have you seen the furniture? Would you want it?3.9kWp solar PV installed 21 Sept 2011, due S and 42° roof.
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BornAtTheRightTime wrote: »I am not sure bailiffs would be allowed access to your property to seize the wardrobes and carpet once she has left. Anyone know different?
Why risk it when the OP is entitled to take the money from her deposit and has a watertight case to sue her for any unpaid rent?Don't listen to me, I'm no expert!0
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