Is what my Landlord did illegal?

LukeyMagic

stator wrote: »

Was your deposit protected properly and have you been given it back?
I ask because if it wasn't protected properly then you have leverage.

Yes that was in the protected government scheme thing, I made sure of that because previous landlords and agents have screwed me out of that.

Never had a decent landlord. Something I hope I never have to deal with again.

csgohan4

LukeyMagic wrote: »

Yes that was in the protected government scheme thing, I made sure of that because previous landlords and agents have screwed me out of that.

Never had a decent landlord. Something I hope I never have to deal with again.

Shared ownership has it's own problems, Good luck with that


You still pay rent and can't cry to the LL if you need things repaired. Not to mention the large maintenance bills the HA/Council can impose

melstar11

Based on the information you've posted OP no one on this thread can say whether the £1000 you've been charged is illegal. How is the agent's office inaccessible, for example in order to see what fees they charge for different things. We don't know whether when you first signed up for the property you were given information which gave details of their fees charged to tenants.

csgohan4

How much is the rent PCM?


I know when I gave my notice I still paid almost a months rent excluding check out fees. So about 600 pounds, but it was clear in the contract as I had to leave early

LukeyMagic

Shared ownership is 1000 times better than renting, I'm not throwing money away each month living in a damp cold awful flat that the landlord does bare minimum on.

Its an unregulated industry which needs to be changed, I live in London by the way. the landlords and agents know that people are desperate and charge ridiculous prices because there's always going to be someone to take the place, like the place I was renting as soon as it was put on market non stop phone calls. and that at £1105 a month which is cheap for London for a large one bedroom flat

Now I have a brand new build flat which is an investment of which when I come to sell will give me a deposit on my next property. it is also under warranty so if anything does go wrong its not out my pocket.

I appreciate all the responses but I'm going go to get back in touch with shelter and a solicitor, because from what I've been told already he was breaking the law by not displaying his fees as made the law early last year.

csgohan4

LukeyMagic wrote: »

Shared ownership is 1000 times better than renting, I'm not throwing money away each month living in a damp cold awful flat that the landlord does bare minimum on.

Its an unregulated industry which needs to be changed, I live in London by the way. the landlords and agents know that people are desperate and charge ridiculous prices because there's always going to be someone to take the place, like the place I was renting as soon as it was put on market non stop phone calls. and that at £1105 a month which is cheap for London for a large one bedroom flat
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With it being in London, will your salary keep up with the cost of obtaining the other part you don't own???

You are still paying rent for the unowned part and you will be liable to costs for maintaining the property as mentioned earlier.

So whether you own 30% or 70% you will be liable to share the full costs of maintenance bills the HA/Developer or council may throw at you with the whole block.

LukeyMagic

csgohan4 wrote: »

With it being in London, will your salary keep up with the cost of obtaining the other part you don't own???

You are still paying rent for the unowned part and you will be liable to costs for maintaining the property as mentioned earlier.

So whether you own 30% or 70% you will be liable to share the full costs of maintenance bills the HA/Developer or council may throw at you with the whole block.

yes I know all of this, rent mortgage and service charge all included I'm paying 200 more a month than renting. Its the logical step if you don't have a enough deposit, this is not the end game there I will be here maximum five years in what time the market value hopefully increase. I make small profit enough to get my own place.

And as I said anything goes wrong with the building its under builders warranty.

I'm hardly going to put my money into something I haven't researched.

Guest101

LukeyMagic wrote: »

Shared ownership is 1000 times better than renting, I'm not throwing money away each month living in a damp cold awful flat that the landlord does bare minimum on. - You weren't forced to live there.

Its an unregulated industry which needs to be changed - Contact your MP. , I live in London by the way - This does not change any advice you've received so far. . the landlords and agents know that people are desperate and charge ridiculous prices - Market rates. because there's always going to be someone to take the place, like the place I was renting as soon as it was put on market non stop phone calls. and that at £1105 a month which is cheap for London for a large one bedroom flat - Feel free to move outside of London (there's lots to see )

Now I have a brand new build flat which is an investment of which when I come to sell will give me a deposit on my next property. it is also under warranty so if anything does go wrong its not out my pocket. - How long is your warranty? (I think you might be surprised...

I appreciate all the responses but I'm going go to get back in touch with shelter and a solicitor, because from what I've been told already he was breaking the law by not displaying his fees as made the law early last year.

Your Landlord? - no he is not breaking the law.


This is not a 'standard' fee.


The Agent - maybe - but as you said there is no website and the fees could well be printed on the wall.


Either way - you cannot 'sue' for this and win any meaningful thing.

macman

The £1,000 is not a 'fee', it's the price he asked (and you agreed to pay) to break your contract.You were open to negotiate any fee requested-and he was equally free to reject your offer. This situation came about as a result of your breach of contract, not his.
He asked for £1K and you voluntarily agreed to pay it. Quite how you think you can now go back and sue him for it is beyond me.

Guest101

LukeyMagic wrote: »

yes I know all of this, rent mortgage and service charge all included I'm paying 200 more a month than renting. Its the logical step if you don't have a enough deposit, this is not the end game there I will be here maximum five years in what time the market value hopefully increase. I make small profit enough to get my own place.

And as I said anything goes wrong with the building its under builders warranty.

I'm hardly going to put my money into something I haven't researched.

Didn't you put a £1000 of your money into something you didn't understand? - or did I miss something?