Guarantor request by LL for student accomodation

aquitaine

Bossworld wrote: »

I'm not sure how you would help my cause, but I suggest you look into a GCSE English Language course, so you can gain a proper understanding of the correct auxiliary verb to use in any given context.

Perhaps the flakey basis for your crusade stems from your inability to comprehend the language in the contract?

:money:

Excellent riposte, but I fear you have ignored the rules which exclude the passive subjunctive. Get a grip.

ScorpiondeRooftrouser

aquitaine wrote: »

Not at all, most people who don't agree with me are perfectly reasonable. In fact a bit of robust verbal jousting is quite fun. I hope you are enjoying it.

I doubt it. You come across as a tedious opinionated ill-informed barrack-room lawyer, not a raconteur.

aquitaine

ScorpiondeRooftrouser wrote: »

I doubt it. You come across as a tedious opinionated ill-informed barrack-room lawyer, not a raconteur.

If you seek to insult people at least do it with panache and style. You sound like a town hall jobsworth.

GwylimT

ScorpiondeRooftrouser wrote: »

I doubt it. You come across as a tedious opinionated ill-informed barrack-room lawyer, not a raconteur.

Thats quite insulting towards tedious opinonated ill-informed barrack-room lawyers.

GwylimT

aquitaine wrote: »

I am considered to be something of a raconteur at dinner parties and even do the occasional paid engagement. Thank you for the kind words.

If I thought this was our fault I would happily admit it. What I don't like is being shafted by a bunch of spivvy estate agents in shiny suits.

So you still think the estate agent owns the property?

Court jesters will always bring in an audience.

ScorpiondeRooftrouser

aquitaine wrote: »

If you seek to insult people at least do it with panache and style. You sound like a town hall jobsworth.

I'm not trying to insult you.

aquitaine

GwylimT wrote: »

Thats quite insulting towards tedious opinonated ill-informed barrack-room lawyers.

Hello. What a valuable contribution to the discussion that is. Thanks very much:-)

Andypandyboy

We have had several children go through HE and being a guarantor comes with the territory I am afraid. All those he is sharing with will have needed one, but each guarantor is "jointly and severally liable" that is just how it is.

The liabilities are (generally) for the rent of others if not paid, finding a tenant if someone drops out and any damage. The building/contents will be insured by the LL, so the liability is very unlikely to "cause you to lose the family home".

We have always instructed our kids to send us copy of any contract before they signed it, and they always have. We have also always warned them to think carefully about who they choose to live with and their attitude to money. Another issue is whose name the bills are in if not included in the rent, many an issue has come from that can of worms if not considered in advance.

Usually it is a very simple agreement as described above. The deposit is always (has to be by law) protected and it is from that amount which any damage/excess cleaning payment is taken at the end of the term.

This is the norm, no one is being mislead. As a second year student your son will have little in the way of other options as Halls of Residence are generally only available for freshers.

You can find a private let but he will be away from his friends and I am sure he is wondering why, out of all the parents who sign these things every year, you are the only one who is kicking up a fuss......

Take a deep breath, quell the histrionics, check exactly what your liabilities are, read the contract and do what all parents do - put your child's needs above your own need to take up the cudgels against what you see as unfairness. Much of what you allege re letting practice and the legalities entailed is simply incorrect. Read around the subject before making unfounded accusations.

The bottom line is, as a parent, you should have prepared your son for this, helped him with the requirements and checked what he was signing. The infomation is all out there. We were all first time guarantors at one point, but as with most things in life forearmed is forewarned.

As for the suggestion of your son moving in covertly without a guarantor, if I was the parent of one of the other students I would not be happy with that at all.

GwylimT

aquitaine wrote: »

Hello. What a valuable contribution to the discussion that is. Thanks very much:-)

You're more than welcome.

aquitaine

ScorpiondeRooftrouser wrote: »

I'm not trying to insult you.

You're not trying to be sarcastic are you? Ironic perhaps. I am afraid you're not doing too well at it but never mind, keep practicing. Here's a hint for you, a sense of humour will help.