Lodger moved out early. Wants rebate.

HB58

If they key has not been returned then the lodger has not, officially,moved out. IMO.

varghesejim

kiddakidda wrote: »

Unreasonable or not, the agreement was made when the lodger moved in and the agreement was 1 months notice to vacate.

I am not questioning the legality or the LL's rights. My opinion is it is morally wrong.

There are many scams which was where the victim signed the contract knowingly or unknowingly. The so called PPI victims signed a contract, right?

Off topic, but I have to say this. There are many "decent" common men/women who thinks they are on a moral high ground for bashing the rich/banker/politician. However when the time comes they don't feel guilty to take advantage of a financially disadvantaged person citing various legalities. IMO, there is no much difference between them and a greedy banker. It is fascinating really.

thesaint

HB58 wrote: »

If they key has not been returned then the lodger has not, officially,moved out. IMO.

That's a nonsense.

Takeaway_Addict

I would use some of the last weeks money to change the locks personally.

specialboy

Even if the lodger returns the key you should be changing the locks as a matter of course, you don't know how many they have had cut

Talc1234

She complied with your request and had to find and stump up a new deposit plus rent for her new place.

People with sufficient cash don't rent rooms. The likelihood is that that week's rent means more to her than you.

By all means ask for the key back and if she doesn't return it charge £30 for a new barrel.

G_M

I agree with Talc above except that I'd forget/ignore the key.

As specialboy says, you should change the lock between lodgers anyway.

Keep the old one and put it back when the next lodger leaves.....