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Landlord who didn't protect deposit - Claim advice please
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MMy landlord uses a land agent.
I have today received a phone call from the land agent saying that they are writing to the court because the land lord apparently did not forward my deposit until March this year.
I’m so fed up with all of this.
My agreement says all documents should be served at the land agents address so surely it’s the land agents responsibility?
I asked why they were only contacting me after the CCJ had been issued and I was told it was just because the paperwork hadn’t been seen by the correct person. It’s unfair that I’ve given warning after warning and, only after the CCJ lands do they kick into action.
Should I still instruct HCEO?
Your contract is with the landlord, not his agent.0 -
Even though my tenancy says that all documents for service have to go to the land agent? I’m sorry if I’m sounding thick.0
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Even though my tenancy says that all documents for service have to go to the land agent? I’m sorry if I’m sounding thick.
Im not trying to be rude, but literally the first post I made I asked: Your landlord is a commercial entity? you haven't sued the agent for example?
That gives you an indication of what my answer will be....0 -
Even though my tenancy says that all documents for service have to go to the land agent? I’m sorry if I’m sounding thick.
Your contract is with the person/entity named in your tenancy agreement as the landlord. The address for the serving of notices in your tenancy agreement is irrelevant. Many landlords use agents and have correspondence sent care of the agent but that doesn't mean you (the tenant) have a contract with the agent because you don't, your contract is with the landlord.
Your contract is with the landlord. It's your landlord who is responsible for protecting your deposit on time. It is your landlord you need to sue. Involving the high court will be a waste of time and money. The agent should be able to get the CCJ set aside since you never had any contract with them.0 -
Your contract is with the person/entity named in your tenancy agreement as the landlord. The address for the serving of notices in your tenancy agreement is irrelevant. Many landlords use agents and have correspondence sent care of the agent but that doesn't mean you (the tenant) have a contract with the agent because you don't, you're contract is with the landlord.
Your contract is with the landlord. It's your landlord who is responsible for protecting your deposit on time. It is your landlord you need to sue. Involving the high court will be a waste of time and money. The agent should be able to get the CCJ set aside since you never had any contract with them.
Thank you so much for your help0
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