landlord in receivership,property in disrepair who will be responsible

G_M

hi123 wrote: »

they did use shelters template and sent it
promised repair but agency responsible just delaying for various reasons
bed bug infestation found but new landlord said informed two months after contract start ,not their problem as per agreement so tenants have had to pay themselves to change all mattresses
he just feels like getting out of the house if can be done legally as it has just been hassle he doesnt need from first day

So they need to continue with the Shelter process, not stop after sending the first template letter!
https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/repairs/doing_the_repairs_if_your_landlord_wont



and
https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/repairs

Crashy_Time

hi123 wrote: »

they were promised a professional clean and repaint on viewing 6 months ago
upon moving in,they reported inadequacies and were promised remedial action but only a week in they found the landlord in receivership
the system seems to be fully against tenant
the unscrupolous landlord knew she was in going in receivership ,and before tenants moved in actually did go in receivership
so never had any intention of spending money on cleaning or mantianing etc
the company now owning it is auctioning it so have no need to spend any money for repairs it looks like

if the new landlord is not arranging repairs, can they get them done and deduct of the rent ?

Best move is to give notice and move out, stop contributing to the landlords cash flow.

hi123

Thanks that's what they want to do but legally
Also found the property has no HMOlicense from Camden authorities
What role has estate agent got in all this

Crashy_Time

hi123 wrote: »

Thanks that's what they want to do but legally
Also found the property has no HMOlicense from Camden authorities
What role has estate agent got in all this

Giving notice is legal, as certain posters will no doubt remind us, don`t know what Camden council considers HMO, maybe this flat is under the limit? Estate agent should have some awareness of the legality of the landlord IMO, but bottom line is they are out to make money. Estate agents and their fees and other nonsense will soon be getting clamped down on, especially if JC becomes PM.

hi123

after 4 months they had a quotation done by uk national company for repairs and sent to landlord
but now they sent a message that they are not responsible for property anymore
apparently original landlord is back on the scene though tenants are yet to receive information directly
does it mean starting same cycle of letters again

Crashy_Time

hi123 wrote: »

after 4 months they had a quotation done by uk national company for repairs and sent to landlord
but now they sent a message that they are not responsible for property anymore
apparently original landlord is back on the scene though tenants are yet to receive information directly
does it mean starting same cycle of letters again

Best bet is to move out, give notice and move, why get involved in a cycle of anything that is drama for them?

G_M

hi123 wrote: »

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apparently original landlord is back on the scene though tenants are yet to receive information directly
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As previously advised, "They need to establish if the property IS in receivership."


Write to all potential interested parties seeking written clarification: original landlord, agent, Receiver, etc etc


Not sure if rent has been being paid, but if not, or they now start witholding rent pending receipt of official written confirmation of who now has landlord liability, they are likely to get a response.



But I'm inclined to agree with Crashy Time that if the tenancy agreement permits notice to be served, then it's best to move on.

hi123

thanks for all suggestions
tenants have had to call camden council and arrange a visit by health and safety team who has informed landlord of list of repairs needed to be done
some have started today
property was not registered as HMO ,should have been as per additional licensing requirements ,she has applied now
letting agent says it was not his job to check license
is councils list of repairs binding on the tenants and is it preventive against revenge eviction
not all tenants wanted the hassle of moving out hence having to work at making this one safe and pest free

pimento

Was the landlady Polish? This rings an awful lot of bells. My nephew had a very similar experience last year with a house share in Camden that wasn't a registered HMO.

Crashy_Time

hi123 wrote: »

thanks for all suggestions
tenants have had to call camden council and arrange a visit by health and safety team who has informed landlord of list of repairs needed to be done
some have started today
property was not registered as HMO ,should have been as per additional licensing requirements ,she has applied now
letting agent says it was not his job to check license
is councils list of repairs binding on the tenants and is it preventive against revenge eviction
not all tenants wanted the hassle of moving out hence having to work at making this one safe and pest free

Probably not, and maybe expect an attempt at a rent rise after repairs done? Best to move on, you don`t want a landlord that needs to be forced by the local council to repair things. Do you need to go to court the next time the shower breaks, things like that.