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Deposit refund, is it to late
michael3429
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Hi all thanks for looking advice very much appreciated.
We recently moved out of agency let property but over the 2 years got to know the landlady, anyway on check out some damage was noticed from candle on pvc windows which I was happy to pay for, £45 from deposit, but it was also agreed between landlady and agent after check out that some glossing i did needed done again as it wasn't up to standard. I wasn'taware my landlady had sstandards from when i moved in the house was filthy to say the least with wall paper peeling in all the rooms and dog urine stained carpet , damp everywhere but i did a bit of work in the property with permission repainted front room plastered and re carpeted other reception room. Many othrr bits and bobs which improved the property. She even came round 2 weeks prior and promised me deposit wouldn'tbe touched only to go back on her word. Anyway on contacting agent to ask about ddeposit itwas agreed by the agent and landlady after some quotes i would need to pay £175, I really needed the deposit back so asked for them to return the rest. After a bit of time to think about it I've realised I have no proof that any of the work has been done I didn'trreceive any official notice that this money was going to those jobs no receipts no invoices etc. The deposit was protected and it states on the site that agency most inform tenants with 10 days by written notice if they intend to charge. Also states invoices and receipts should be provided. Does this put them in breach of the deposit protection scheme terms. Do i go to them and ask for the proof or go to them and say i think you have taken advantage of me and you are in breach of the terms of dps and i want money returned
We recently moved out of agency let property but over the 2 years got to know the landlady, anyway on check out some damage was noticed from candle on pvc windows which I was happy to pay for, £45 from deposit, but it was also agreed between landlady and agent after check out that some glossing i did needed done again as it wasn't up to standard. I wasn'taware my landlady had sstandards from when i moved in the house was filthy to say the least with wall paper peeling in all the rooms and dog urine stained carpet , damp everywhere but i did a bit of work in the property with permission repainted front room plastered and re carpeted other reception room. Many othrr bits and bobs which improved the property. She even came round 2 weeks prior and promised me deposit wouldn'tbe touched only to go back on her word. Anyway on contacting agent to ask about ddeposit itwas agreed by the agent and landlady after some quotes i would need to pay £175, I really needed the deposit back so asked for them to return the rest. After a bit of time to think about it I've realised I have no proof that any of the work has been done I didn'trreceive any official notice that this money was going to those jobs no receipts no invoices etc. The deposit was protected and it states on the site that agency most inform tenants with 10 days by written notice if they intend to charge. Also states invoices and receipts should be provided. Does this put them in breach of the deposit protection scheme terms. Do i go to them and ask for the proof or go to them and say i think you have taken advantage of me and you are in breach of the terms of dps and i want money returned
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Get onto the dps scheme your deposit was in and ask for all your money back now !0
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They dont have to do the work even if they take money off your deposit.0
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Thanks for replies, going to find letter with deposit number on and then send them my questions see what they say0
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Was an inventory done at any point if so when?michael3429 wrote: »Thanks for replies, going to find letter with deposit number on and then send them my questions see what they say0 -
More precisely:Was an inventory done at any point if so when?
What did the inventory say about the glossing? Did you agree & sign the inventory.
You can only be charged for damage to the paint, not 'fair wear and tear'. If the gloss paint is just a bit worn, well, after 2 years that is 'fair wear and tear'. If you have scratched etc the paint - that is damage.0
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