Need help - holding deopsit

Neeesz

Hi All,


To put the case simply

1. I’ve offered to rent a property – offer was accepted (1 month ago)
2. Paid the holding deposit , Passed the referencing
3. “I’ve confirmation from the agent for everything”
4. I was due to move in this coming Friday (which was agreed with landlord)
5. The contract should be signed Tuesday – (despite my attempts with the agent to get it signed before)
6. Yesterday I was told by the agent that the landlord has rented the property via another agent and declined to sign the contract with me.

Totally shocked – I have given notice , arranged moving etc.,

Is there anything I can do against the landlord or agent ?


Regards

saajan_12

What writing do you have from when the holding deposit was paid (receipt / contract for what it covered).

If nothing, then you can request the return of the holding deposit - that was paid in return for holding the property, if they don't hold the property, you get the holding deposit back. If they don't oblige, follow it up with a formal Letter Before Action giving them 10 days to return, before filing a Money Claim Online.

You likely can't get much of your damages e.g. moving costs back.. best focus your efforts on
* finding somewhere else
* negotiating with your current landlord to stay longer without the double rent they are entitled to after your notice expires
* rearranging your removals