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@Mojito1 no-one is denying that you've clearly had a very unpleasant experience with your previous landlord. The problem is that however unfairly you feel you've been treated, the court simply doesn't have the power to make it all better. If you insist on ignoring the (excellent) advice you've recieved from some very knowledgable forum regulars you're likely to end up in a significantly worse situation than you are now. I'm sorry- it's hard and it's not the way life should be- but that's the way it is sometimes. There's an old saying about not fighting a war you can't win. I honestly, truly, think it's time for you to walk away and chalk it up to experience. I'm sure karma will catch up with your horrid ex-landlord eventually...
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Skiddaw1 said:@Mojito1 no-one is denying that you've clearly had a very unpleasant experience with your previous landlord. The problem is that however unfairly you feel you've been treated, the court simply doesn't have the power to make it all better. If you insist on ignoring the (excellent) advice you've recieved from some very knowledgable forum regulars you're likely to end up in a significantly worse situation than you are now. I'm sorry- it's hard and it's not the way life should be- but that's the way it is sometimes. There's an old saying about not fighting a war you can't win. I honestly, truly, think it's time for you to walk away and chalk it up to experience. I'm sure karma will catch up with your horrid ex-landlord eventually...
I am sure you have much better thing to do with your time, if you are not on my side, then that's fine. Bye0 -
Some of the replies on here are so helpful - Thank you.
Others, not so much.... There is nothing you can do or say to change my feelings, or dictate how I feel. I did not aske for peoples opinions on whether I am right or wrong. I asked for advice and assistance with something specific. I you cannot help, or do not agree, then I would prefer you didn't comment at all, and would appreciate only helpful, appropriate advice, as requested.
I have already explained I have mental health issues, and/or limited mental capacity and to try to dictate that I shoudl do something else, or advise on something I have not requested help with is only going to cause me more confusion and drain what very little, valuable mental capacity and energy I do have.
I am sorry for anyone who feels offended, or wronged by my situation, but really would just appreciate any clear, helpful answers to my questions, or specific guidance on what I have asked for, without any deviation from that, which is not helpful and is only going to cause me more stress.
Many thanks0 -
Mojito1 said:turnitround said:Mojito1 said:babyblade41 said:Mojito1 said:babyblade41 said:Mojito1 said:babyblade41 said:I think you should move on as you haven't a cat in hells chance of winning anything & I'm sorry to say the only loss will be from your mental health continuing on
I am the only person who can judge what will be better or worse for my mental health
You didn't pay 7 months rent , you were lucky in as much as that when it gets to 2 months arrears a section 8 could have been sent to you and awarded
A section 8 was served
What you should have done is got some advice when repairs weren't met in a reasonable timely manner ...like here for example and you would have been given the tools to get this rectified without going through what you gone through now .
Well I didn't, so that's pointless. My priority was trying to move out as quickly as possible - That was going to happen with or without the gas cooker / shower being fixed.
You have been given that information now, but you did say you were a landlord so surely this would have been known to you already When I was a LL, firstly I wouldn't have rented a property in that condition & state of disrepair in the first place, and any issues my tenants had were resolved quickly
It is entirely up to you how you proceed but you have been advised this is a pointless task.
There is no more to be said, you obviously believe you are entitled to the claim and wish you all the best in moving forward
Those who were trying so hard to help on the other forum have now backed away because of your constant denial and unwillingness to listen, even to the point where you were quite rude to one man who was trying to help you because he suggested you read links he had provided. Instead you told him you did not have time to read the links and that in the time he had taken to post them he could have answered your other questions!
Someone suggested you use a zoom link to speak to someone who gave their time free but that was met with 'I don't have time and it's pointless anyway'.
It was also pointed out on the other forum that your defence was not adequate and that your claim for damages would not succeed but again you do not want to accept the facts but instead get angry with anyone telling you anything you dont want to hear.
I wish you luck and hope that you dont get yourself into a situation where you push so hard that you end up paying additional costs on chasing a lost cause.8 -
turnitround said:Mojito1 said:turnitround said:Mojito1 said:babyblade41 said:Mojito1 said:babyblade41 said:Mojito1 said:babyblade41 said:I think you should move on as you haven't a cat in hells chance of winning anything & I'm sorry to say the only loss will be from your mental health continuing on
I am the only person who can judge what will be better or worse for my mental health
You didn't pay 7 months rent , you were lucky in as much as that when it gets to 2 months arrears a section 8 could have been sent to you and awarded
A section 8 was served
What you should have done is got some advice when repairs weren't met in a reasonable timely manner ...like here for example and you would have been given the tools to get this rectified without going through what you gone through now .
Well I didn't, so that's pointless. My priority was trying to move out as quickly as possible - That was going to happen with or without the gas cooker / shower being fixed.
You have been given that information now, but you did say you were a landlord so surely this would have been known to you already When I was a LL, firstly I wouldn't have rented a property in that condition & state of disrepair in the first place, and any issues my tenants had were resolved quickly
It is entirely up to you how you proceed but you have been advised this is a pointless task.
There is no more to be said, you obviously believe you are entitled to the claim and wish you all the best in moving forward
Those who were trying so hard to help on the other forum have now backed away because of your constant denial and unwillingness to listen, even to the point where you were quite rude to one man who was trying to help you because he suggested you read links he had provided. Instead you told him you did not have time to read the links and that in the time he had taken to post them he could have answered your other questions!
Someone suggested you use a zoom link to speak to someone who gave their time free but that was met with 'I don't have time and it's pointless anyway'.
It was also pointed out on the other forum that your defence was not adequate and that your claim for damages would not succeed but again you do not want to accept the facts but instead get angry with anyone telling you anything you dont want to hear.
I wish you luck and hope that you dont get yourself into a situation where you push so hard that you end up paying additional costs on chasing a lost cause.0 -
Mojito1 said:spoovy said:I think you need to move on from this court case OP. You lost it, and honestly I'm not surprised. The law is like a game in that it has rules, and if you don't play by them you'll probably lose. That doesn't mean you are in the wrong, or that you weren't badly treated. There are some horrendous landlords out there and it seems you had the misfortune of running into one.
If I were you I would now focus on more immediate concerns like your current living conditions, mental health etc. I appreciate its a lot of money you now owe, but it is manageable; debt is always manageable in this country, thankfully. Ask on the debt forum for practical advice.
I can assure you I AM focusing on my mental health and if I make a decision to argue my case in court and am asking for support for that, the very worst thing you could possibly do, is advise me that I am wrong and to go against my best interests.
Whatever you decide to do regarding continuing to argue your case, please bear in mind that you have already let this eat away at your mental health. Since you have only one life, please don't spend a large portion letting this get in the way of living it. Too many people get caught up in battles for years and forget to enjoy their life. Don't be one of those people who regrets the things they can't change rather than embrace the things you can.5 -
Tiglet2 said:Mojito1 said:spoovy said:I think you need to move on from this court case OP. You lost it, and honestly I'm not surprised. The law is like a game in that it has rules, and if you don't play by them you'll probably lose. That doesn't mean you are in the wrong, or that you weren't badly treated. There are some horrendous landlords out there and it seems you had the misfortune of running into one.
If I were you I would now focus on more immediate concerns like your current living conditions, mental health etc. I appreciate its a lot of money you now owe, but it is manageable; debt is always manageable in this country, thankfully. Ask on the debt forum for practical advice.
I can assure you I AM focusing on my mental health and if I make a decision to argue my case in court and am asking for support for that, the very worst thing you could possibly do, is advise me that I am wrong and to go against my best interests.
Whatever you decide to do regarding continuing to argue your case, please bear in mind that you have already let this eat away at your mental health. Since you have only one life, please don't spend a large portion letting this get in the way of living it. Too many people get caught up in battles for years and forget to enjoy their life. Don't be one of those people who regrets the things they can't change rather than embrace the things you can.
I do understand that you might not understand, but would just really like some clear, concise help and guidance with what I have already decided to do.
Any attempt to dissuade me from what I believe and feel is right for me, is absolutely not appropriate or invited.0
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