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Ex Landlord demanding final settlement

LEK · 2017-04-19 05:43:57

Good morning, Just a few hours ago I received a very surprising text message from my ex landlord with regards to demanding a final settlement bill to be paid for a property we've just moved out of. Just an insight into this scenario, myself and my partner moved in towards the middle of November last year, and signed a 6…

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AdrianC Posts: 42,189 Forumite

19 April 2017 at 1:34PM

FBaby wrote: »

So within only a few minutes the LL text you to say he wanted money from you whilst instructing DPS to release the deposit. Unless he thinks he has a better chance to get something from you for breaking the terms of the lease taking you to court rather then through the deposit scheme, his actions make no sense.

Oh, they do, if you presume that he simply hasn't got the paperwork to back his claim up. The claim may well be legitimate, but without proof...

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