landlord not renewing tenancy - Help

jules-2005

The courts have replied and very kindly given me more than 42 days grace. I asked very politely if they could extend it by a few extra days so the children could finish school and they agreed.

The council have made a first and final offer of accomodation which is unfortunately miles away from work and both schools. Whilst I am grateful to be housed, The council have informed me that my petrol costs will probably exceed my part time earnings and that I may have to give up my job .... Well that doesn't sit very well with me. I want to work and set a good example for the children so I have started an appeal backed by supporting letters from the childrens schools (my eldest has done his first year of gcse's so I will not be changing schools as he is exceeding all expections and it is a fantastic school)

My local MP is behind me as well and she is very good at this sort of thing apparently.

Worst case scenario is that we stay there for a year and then exchange back to to my home town

jules-2005

Sorry to bring this thread back up again but I am having trouble getting my deposit back. I moved out on 21st July and the checkout inventory was done on 22nd July.


These are the emails that are going between the management company and myself

[FONT=&quot]Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2014 17:24:27 +0100[/FONT][FONT=&quot]Good Afternoon Julie, [/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]I hope you are well. Please find attached Check out report for the above mentioned property. [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]I am liaising with your landlord regarding proposed costs which are to be deducted from your deposit. [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] I will be in contact in due course. [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] Kind regards,[/FONT]

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[FONT=&quot]Sent: 28 July 2014 17:49[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]I have it in writing from the landlord that the full deposit will be returned.
As previously discussed with you, the house was not cleaned prior to my moving in and was absolutely filthy and is noted on the check in inventory. The garden only needed a mow which had not been possible due to the severe downpours and thunderstorms. When I moved in the garden was about 3ft high of brambles and nettles (which I removed) and was shown as not being inspected on the check in. I note red lino being shown on the inspection report in the inventory as being different, Its always been there and has never been changed. Damaged to the ceilings is an issue between you and the landlord as the landlord wouldn't repair them as he thought the sub contractors of your company should be responsible. I will dispute any charges with DPS especially as I have it in writing from the landlord that he would not allow you to deduct anything from my deposit
Thanks
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[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]Sent: 29 July 2014 14:35[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Thank you for coming back to me. I have been liaising with your landlord who has advised they would like to make deductions from the deposit however I am just waiting on confirmation before sending these to you. [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Do you have a copy of the note from your landlord stating this?[/FONT]

*copy of email from landlord to me sent to management company *

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[FONT=&quot]Sent: 01 August 2014 11:23

[/FONT][FONT=&quot]What is happening with my deposit please. I haven't heard anything yet. What is the landlord trying to deduct for ?[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2014 15:30:49 +0100[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]I am just trying to contact the landlord to confirm the costs, as soon as I know I will come back to you. [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] Apologies for the delay in this.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Sent: 12 August 2014 07:47[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Can you tell me whats happening with my deposit please. This is getting ridiculous now
Thanks
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[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]Sent: 12 August 2014
I [/FONT]do apologise for the delay, I am awaiting paperwork from the landlord. I have just emailed him now to ask to send this over as soon as possible. Once I have received this I will contact you

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I'm not sure what to do next, seems like I'm being punished by the landlord for staying legally in the house. I moved out before the date specified by the court
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RAS

Go to the deposit scheme now and reclaim the whole deposit.

if they want to claim anything they have to make their case to the scheme.

Beckyy

Get in touch with the deposit scheme asap!


Best of luck

jules-2005

I've already applied for that. It says waiting on landlord/letting agent or words to that affect. Do I start a single claim now which is says needs signing by a solicitor or court

dimbo61

You have lived in the property for 5 years and paid the Landlords Mortgage during that time.
To try and make any deductions after 5 years is taking the PXXS
You have already contacted the DPS people and the Landlord has to prove any damage or alterations ( Not agreed)
With a crap Check In Inventory he can prove nothing
Wait and see what the DPS people say ( Give them a call every few days)
If you do not get ALL your deposit back then look on the shelter website at how to write a " Letter before Action" telling the landlord you will sue him/her in the small claims court and you will win ( they will have to pay costs)
Good Luck

jules-2005

I had a conversation with the DPS today and they suggested a single claim, I then spoke to the letting agents (who think my landlord is being ridiculous)
Anyway he is claiming :
£180 for a gardening quote (not inspected or seen on the check in inventory and was waist high with brambles and nettles when I moved in)
£170 for a plumber to plumb in the washing machine (It wasn't plumbed in when I moved in and it has been stored in the garage for the last 5 years as I had my own washer dryer)
£475 to clean the carpets upstairs as there is evidence of a pet ?? I had 2 budgies in a cage in the kitchen ... never had a pet upstairs and my budgies were named ... yes named you did read that right on the tenancy agreement)
£280 court fees ... yes I'm fine with that ... absolutely no problem in me paying that
and an electric bill of £170 .. strange one that as I have had a refund for my gas and electric of around £170 as I was in credit

Funnily enough that totals £1275 ..... my total deposit :mad:

It has gone to dispute via the DPS now. Will keep this updated.

dimbo61

The DPS people will ask to see the check in Inventory and look at how long you have lived in house.
He will lose but you must follow up with Letter before Action and then take him to court.

jules-2005

Just a little update.
Finally I have a result from the DPS after a lot of trouble with the letting agent.

I have had my whole deposit returned minus £20 for cutting the grass (They were claiming £180 for gardening) and the £280 court fees. I had so much photographic evidence and emails from the landlord disproving alot of what he was trying to claim.

silvercar

Thanks for updating.

Worth noting for others in a similar situation that even if the council insists you remain in the property, the tenant still gets clobbered for the court fees.

Where are you living now? Your last posts suggested it was a council place in the wrong town. Were you able to arrange a swap back to be near schools?