Tenant say they will not pay rent ,if carpet not change

LittleMax

I would write to them advising the arrangement to change the bedroom carpet (as agreed).

I would state that they accepted the other carpets when the inventory was signed (there is an inventory in place isn't there?).

I would say that if they are not happy with this then you are willing to release them from their contract early (easier than taking them through process for non payment of rent).

Pixie5740

landlord2016 wrote: »

Thanks all that reply.

01 Octorber 2016 rent the property .
Before rent I promise one room carpet I will change.

After one week demand for change of all carpet.

After two week ,received a text he can not live the property ,staying out side and will not pay rent if not fixed by two days.

No reply sent to tenant yet for text message. Thinking to reply by email.
But ordered to change the carpet for one room to carpet shop.

The tenants cannot live in the property because of the carpets?! That makes no sense. What could possibly be so wrong with the carpets that would prevent the tenants living in the property?

You could contact the tenants and arrange to meet them at the property to discuss their concerns. If nothing comes of the meeting you could suggest a mutual surrender of the tenancy which would allow the tenants to find somewhere else to live and you to find tenants who are less of a PITA. Where did you find these tenants?

alchemist.1

csgohan4 wrote: »

Do LL not have difficulty in getting the arrears back as you need to have a forwarding address for the CCJ and subsequently high court writs? Been watching too many Can't pay, take it away

They do.

It can be costly too for nothing or/for a nominal amount each month.

Guest101

csgohan4 wrote: »

Do LL not have difficulty in getting the arrears back as you need to have a forwarding address for the CCJ and subsequently high court writs? Been watching too many Can't pay, take it away

Cant pay has created an illusion amongst people that the high court is a debt collection service.

G_M

I do not believe this is about carpets.

As a first step, I should go and talk to them. Ask if you can meet them at the property to discuss their concerns. Find out what their problem really is.

But when you do, be firm - you agreed to change 1 carpet, so make clear you will do this, and ask for a date when your carpet fitter can come.

Look at the other carpets. If they really ARE bad, consider changing them, but otherwise explain firmly you did not agree to this.

Ask if they want to surrender the tenancy (leave). My guess is that they do. There is no point forcing unwilling tenants to stay if they making difficulties, so offer to agree for them to Surrender the Tenancy and leave, but with conditions (these are up to you) eg:

* rent must be up to date
* they must pay your marketing fees to find new tenants
* they must pay rent till new tenants are found/in place
* they must pay rent for 2 (3?4?) weeks from date of surrender
* they must pay a fixed amount of £X (hich you decide)

Any one or more of the above.

Then let them go and find new tenants - these ones will always be trouble.

landlord2016

Which landlord association is the best?

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I got a lot of advice this forum .

But which association is the best?

fairy_lights

It would probably have been a good idea for you to look in to that before you became a landlord...

teddysmum

I am assuming from your posts that English is not your first language, so arrange for someone more fluent to check any paperwork you issue, so there can be no misunderstanding based on the language usage.

slowpoke_rodriguez

Rain_Shadow wrote: »

I wonder if they are more interested in new carpets or an excuse to not pay?


Do you think the carpets in the rest of the house need changing?

Sounds like they could be borderline...

FBaby

Or a communication issue and tenant understood ALL carpets rather than just carpet in one room and from their perspective, it was the basis of them agreeing to move in.