Vendor has retained keys!

Hanky_Panky

DTDfanBoy wrote: »

You probably would be keen to bill the vendor once you'd found out how much more it can cost to change a lock without having a key for it

About 20 minutes with a drill - DIY, obviously a lot more if you pay someone to do it.

G_M

So did you get in DIYGirlz?

DIYGirlz

Thanks to all for replying.
still no keys :-(
Have threatened legal action but heard nothing.

Leo2020

Can't offer any more advice than what has already been posted, but what sort of vendor keeps the keys so you can't get access?

Do they no understand the concept of buying and selling?:huh:

G_M

DIYGirlz wrote: »

Thanks to all for replying.
still no keys :-(
Have threatened legal action but heard nothing.

Why are not taking advice and getting a locksmith?

Surely you want/need to get in?
Argue about the fee later!

LandyAndy

You'll probably find the vendor hasn't packed his stuff up.

pinkteapot

Speak to your solicitor, not the EA.

They need to have stern words with your vendor's solicitor, who will in turn put a rocket up their client (the vendor) and point out that they must hand over the keys.

If you are now getting a locksmith in, again, tell your solicitor to tell their solicitor that the bill will be sent on to the vendor.

googler

DIYGirlz wrote: »

Thanks to all for replying.
still no keys :-(
Have threatened legal action but heard nothing.

That's breach of contract in Scotland. Standard clauses specify that all keys are to be delivered up on the entry date.

What does your solicitor say?

Summer-Sunshine_2

I would change ALL the locks people u don't know what the past vendors were like really?!

For ur safety and peace of mind change the locks

agrinnall

Summer-Sunshine wrote: »

I would change ALL the locks people u don't know what the past vendors were like really?!

For ur safety and peace of mind change the locks

Where has anyone suggested anything else? It's irrelevant at the moment because the OP doesn't have the right keys to get access to the property.