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  • cajef
    cajef Posts: 6,283 Forumite
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    agrinnall wrote: »
    The agent is not your landlord (well, they could be, but it's most unlikely). As advised, you need to raise it with the landlord.

    Should have gone to Specsavers.:p
    Tgg wrote: »
    Raised it with the landlord immediately after management company said they would not deal with me.
  • p00hsticks
    p00hsticks Posts: 14,971 Forumite
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    cajef wrote: »
    Should have gone to Specsavers.:p

    and so should you - agrinnall was highlighting that having initially approached the landlord, the OP then went on to say tthat
    Tgg wrote: »
    The agent is now not really doing much other than conveying messages and the opinion of the management company that they put the key under my door.
    .

    so the ongoing communication still appears to be with the agent, not the landlord
  • MEM62
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    Tgg wrote: »
    My first thoughts are that I’m owed rent for the days until i receive a key. Could push for damages i.e. alternate accommodation/additional travel etc.

    Good luck with that.
  • agrinnall
    agrinnall Posts: 23,344 Forumite
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    cajef wrote: »
    Should have gone to Specsavers.:p


    Indeed you should :D
  • Norman_Castle
    Norman_Castle Posts: 11,871 Forumite
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    Ask about buying a key. Security keys which are often only available through management companies can be about £10. Others in the building will also presumably need a second or third key.


    If you begrudge paying for the replacement key explain you will be keeping it when you leave.
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