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Unfair charges from landlord

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  • theartfullodger
    theartfullodger Posts: 15,989 Forumite
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    Just don't pay: Realistically there's nothing he can do until end of tenancy, if then.


    Artful: Landlord since 2000
  • need_an_answer
    need_an_answer Posts: 2,812 Forumite
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    Follow the complaints procedure as detailed on their website.

    My view is that whilst I agree with Artful that a payment date is a payment date the wording you have supplied from your contract "On or around" does leave an element of non definition,therefore it is reasonable to pay when you did and not be charged.


    Its good to see from the website that deposits are held with my deposits so a dispute could be raised if they decide to opt for a deposit deduction.
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  • adderleytom
    adderleytom Posts: 5 Forumite
    Oops! I didn't mean to leave the name of the LL in there, I wasn't sure if that would be bad form to name them! No harm done I guess.

    So I should just avoid paying and see what they do next?
  • dimbo61
    dimbo61 Posts: 13,727 Forumite
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    The student finance has been paid very late this year
    However it's another nice little earner for the letting agents.
  • bouicca21
    bouicca21 Posts: 6,776 Forumite
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    I may be being picky but the contract wording you quote refers to the charges in the welcome pack being payable ‘in the event of’ a list of things that don’t include late payment.

    I’d go along with the advice of others and ask them to justify the 45 quid and ask in writing by a proper letter. If they still don’t engage then dispute the deduction with the deposit service.
  • GillsMan7
    GillsMan7 Posts: 246 Forumite
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    For me, the biggest problem is that they are referring to the £45 as a fine. They don't have the power to fine you - only a court can fine you. Dispute it, and don't pay it.
  • AdrianC
    AdrianC Posts: 42,189 Forumite
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    adderleytom wrote: »
    ...the exact wording "on or around the following dates: 25 September 18, 25 January 19, 25 April 19.

    The landlord attempted to take the payment on 25 April
    Sorry, can you please just confirm that you definitely have those dates correct there?

    If so, then you do not really think you have a leg to stand on, do you?
  • System
    System Posts: 178,430 Community Admin
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    adderleytom wrote: »
    However, this time my landlord attempted to take a payment



    So do you pay by direct debit or standing order, I would hazard a guess that payment is made via standing order in which case you have pre authorised the payment for a certain date funds permitting. Your Landlord has no control over that you do. If it is indeed a direct debit then the LL would make a request for payment via the DD scheme.
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  • AnotherJoe
    AnotherJoe Posts: 19,622 Forumite
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    Simonr66 wrote: »
    So do you pay by direct debit or standing order, I would hazard a guess that payment is made via standing order in which case you have pre authorised the payment for a certain date funds permitting. Your Landlord has no control over that you do. If it is indeed a direct debit then the LL would make a request for payment via the DD scheme.


    Your guess is wrong. DD. See post 4.
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