Nightmare Landlady

Pixie5740

Mojisola wrote: »

You're right - that's not legal. As a tenant, you have rights which can't be overturned by such a ridiculous clause.

God only knows where she got the lease. I doubt she paid for it and doesn't seem to keep abreast of changes in legislation for landlords.

Aphrodite_x

My god Pixie that sounds like an absolute nightmare!

What steps will you be taking next?

If you dont mind me asking, where in Scotland are you?

Pixie5740

Aphrodite_x wrote: »

My god Pixie that sounds like an absolute nightmare!

What steps will you be taking next?

If you dont mind me asking, where in Scotland are you?

I'm in the North East of Scotland. I went to view a flat yesterday and I'm seeing another one this afternoon so fingers crossed I find somewhere else soon. My main focus at the moment is getting away from this "deluded bampot". I will be giving notice that I'm moving out by email and recorded delivery today or tomorrow.

Any other action I take depends on her and her behaviour.

Pixie5740

I got home later than usual last night and I'm pretty sure she had been in the flat earlier on. At least she wasn't there when I was as we haven't spoken since last week and relations have become frosty.

I'm going to give notice that I'm moving out in December today. I haven't found somewhere else to live yet but a couple of friends said I could crash at theirs for a bit which is lovely of them. What is a reasonable time between moving out and getting my deposit back? It would be nice to have it before Christmas.

FTB_Doll

What a nightmare!!!

Hope you find somewhere soon xx

FireWyrm

Pixie5740 wrote: »

What is a reasonable time between moving out and getting my deposit back? It would be nice to have it before Christmas.

Dont hold your breath. My guess is that you're going to have to fight her tooth and nail all the way through the courts for it. Start reading the law now so you are prepared on the procedure and know exactly what to do.

A normal landlord (i.e, one who is not as mad as a box of frogs) should return your deposit within 14 - 21 days to allow for 'check out'. If you havnt got it by then, start proceedings to recover it through the court.

Halle71

Pixie5740 wrote: »

.....sometimes I get the place to myself for a week or so which is lovely. ."

It's YOUR home and it beggars belief that this looney has got you thinking like this. Please change the locks so you get a bit of peace and quiet before you leave. No one should have to live like this....
I'm cross for you

Pixie5740

Halle71 wrote: »

It's YOUR home and it beggars belief that this looney has got you thinking like this.

I honestly didn't mind the original agreement for her to use the spare bedroom (although really it's the master bedroom) for seeing clients so that I got a discount in my rent but she clearly sees the flat as hers and I feel constantly under inspection. I pay my rent on time, the flat is clean (I actually pay for a cleaner to come in weekly who also cleans her room), I haven't trashed the place, I'm not a nuisance to the neighbours, I don't make excessive noise when she is seeing clients. I honestly don't know what else she expects from a tenant.

paddy's_mum

I'd be minded to write her a long, detailed letter telling her what penalties she has set herself up for, change the locks and flippin' well stay there for as long as it suited me.

What can she do that won't end up bringing disaster down upon her own head?

Payback is just so satisfying, isn't it?

FatVonD

Pixie5740 wrote: »

I'm going to give notice that I'm moving out in December today. I haven't found somewhere else to live yet but a couple of friends said I could crash at theirs for a bit which is lovely of them. What is a reasonable time between moving out and getting my deposit back? It would be nice to have it before Christmas.

In your situation I would tell her that, since your deposit hasn't been protected as per the law and she still has access to it you wish her to deduct your final months rent from the deposit.

You may still lose £200 but you will at least have £550 to put towards your next deposit.