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Deposit: Counteracting claims made about the flat
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If you don't feel it is correct, dispute with the DPA. With a picture like that (of the damp ceiling) which looks like an external water source coming in, i can't see that being purposeful damage caused by you. That should have been put right during your tenancy...
What is the £60 exiting the flat for? What damage is there to the door/wall by the lock?0 -
Do you live close to the old flat? If so take an outdoor photo of any leaking gutter/stain on outside wallsGather ye rosebuds while ye may0
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Yes, I'm thinking I'll wait until it rains. The downstairs shops are prone to flooding and the guttering overflows so it might support my case as being part of the building.Do you live close to the old flat? If so take an outdoor photo of any leaking gutter/stain on outside walls
They charge £60 just to exit, it's part of the contract, I don't know what it's for though. The damage to the lock didn't get mentioned again.What is the £60 exiting the flat for? What damage is there to the door/wall by the lock?0 -
What is the exact wording in the contract.
They charge £60 just to exit, it's part of the contract, I don't know what it's for though. The damage to the lock didn't get mentioned again.
It is relatively common for contracts to specify a fee to cover the check-out inspection.
Do you know who gets the £60? The landlord or the agent? If the agent, are they also charging the landlord a fee for the check-out?0 -
I think you're right it's to cover the inspection and documentation, I'll dig out the paper work tonight when I'm next back at my flat.0
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