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Giving notice to agency company
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I’m shocked 👍🏻Well I was trying not to say out in so many words but.....
If, when the tenancy ends, you owe them money, perhaps equal in value to the deposit (eg rent?), then they'll use the deposit to cover that debt. They will then have to pursue you separately for the fee.
If on the other hand you have no outstanding debts (rent up to date, no damage etc), then you will have to pursue them for your deposit which they will attempt o keep hold of....
(can't believe I'm suggesting this....)0 -
I won't have any due payment to them as I will pay my last month rent in November which will cover until the end of tenancy (ie the rent is paid in advance). There won't be any damage either that they could claim, we were and are good tenants. So unfortunately I won't be able to "withhold" this money from them.
I have gave them 14 days to release the money (from TDS last time -this year- got the deposit back within 5 days after we moved out) so I assume they will try to dispute after that. Luckily we are all settled with the new house purchase so the deposit would go into savings and sort of not an issue if i have to wait for TDS or the court to decide.
I still hope for the best and maybe no need to do any fight to get this settled..
I think the heavily hinted at idea is you don't pay that month's rent so that when you leave your deposit covers it and then there's nothing left for the agent fee.0 -
Oh, got it now.
Not sure if its a good idea risking any late payment prior completion on my purchase..
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