Help on housing question

ally123harp

In terms of housing, if the landlord suddenly realize that his ex-tenants broke their tenancy agreement (having pets, subletting, issues not relating money etc which is not allowed). However, this was realized after the tenants have moved out and new tenants have moved in for around 2 months. Can the landlord still sue/ take legal action on the ex-tenants for breaking their tenancy agreement during its play? Any law or rules regarding this? I understand that most landlords just forget this happened, as much hassle and energy would be needed to take action against their ex-tenants

AnotherJoe

IANAL but if there is no monetary loss incurred by the LL, on what grounds would they sue and ask for damages?

Pixie5740

The landlord could only take action for tenants breaking the tenancy agreement terms (assuming it's an enforceable term) during the tenancy by using the breech of contract as a ground for eviction.

If the breech of contract has caused damage to the property then the landlord can make a claim from the deposit to cover the cost of the damage, or if the deposit won't be enough can take the tenants to court.

ally123harp

Lets say the ex-tenants issue was having an extra person living in the house, without knowledge of the landlord. And the landlord only came into knowledge of this 1 year after the tenancy had ended through a neighbor. Having a person not documented living in the house breaks the tenancy, so even after a year do you think it is possible for landlords to chase after ex-tenants and sue them in terms of possibly 'causing harm to the property owned landlord during that time'? Would this seem highly logical.

G_M

Eactly what financial loss has the landlord suffered?

What would the landlord be claiming?

The lndlord cannot claim a 'penalty' for a breach, he can only

* enforce the terms of the contract - but this is now too late
* evict for the breach - but this is now too late
* claim financial damages for a loss resulting from the breach

davidmcn

ally123harp wrote: »

Would this seem highly logical.

It seems highly illogical. What "harm" has been caused to the property? If the additional occupier caused extra wear and tear, any damage etc has already been dealt with at the end of the tenancy.

AnotherJoe

ally123harp wrote: »

so even after a year do you think it is possible for landlords to chase after ex-tenants and sue them in terms of possibly 'causing harm to the property owned landlord during that time'? Would this seem highly logical.

No, and no.

csgohan4

OP wants Compo for something they don't deserve

Cakeguts

Only if it comes to light that there is damage to the property caused by the pets and subletting that was not immediately obvious on check out. New tenants complaining of fleas when there were not supposed to be any pets? Or pet urine that had soaked through the carpet and although the carpet has been cleaned the underlay and floor have not. If this kind of damage exceeds the deposit the landlord can take the ex tenants to court for the extra cost.