Big Badger House (aka Noisy Lodger) HE'S GONE!

Farzackerly

Badger_Lady wrote: »

^ that used to be a floor, by the way

Has he stained the carpet? And I'll bet it stinks of fag smoke and beer in there.

Slinky

The trouble is if the room stinks of fags, a non-smoker isn't going to want it. So you end up with another smoker and so the whole rotten cycle continues.

Badger_Lady

To be honest, the smoke smell has seriously subsided now - I can't really detect it at all. But yes, the carpet is very badly stained - I know that photo isn't great but you can make out a patch under the cans where it looks like he's spilled bleach!

I've composed a letter to give him on Sunday... I did originally put the change of locks on there but I thought it would just anger him, so I've instead tried to bias it as much as is reasonable in his favour: Draft of letter

Farzackerly

Badger_Lady wrote: »

To be honest, the smoke smell has seriously subsided now - I can't really detect it at all. But yes, the carpet is very badly stained - I know that photo isn't great but you can make out a patch under the cans where it looks like he's spilled bleach!

I've composed a letter to give him on Sunday... I did originally put the change of locks on there but I thought it would just anger him, so I've instead tried to bias it as much as is reasonable in his favour: Draft of letter

Seems fair enough to me. Whether the lesson will sink in, is another story.

BitterAndTwisted

Erm, why do you care whether your missive angers him or not? He's made you pretty damned angry of late, and justifiably so.

One day, he's going to look back on this and realise what a total berk he's been to have taken advantage of you and your good nature in such a way. (I hope)

Can't open that doc, so I dunno how candid it is.

Dave_liverpool

I would honestly take the cheque option out, unless he has made 50% or more of his rents payments to you by cheque.

Emmzi

looks fine badger. Of course I don't think you'll be gettimng any cash ever. Then again I was wrong about your preggers lodger!

Badger_Lady

Sorry - for those who can't open it:

Badger_Lady wrote:

Badger_Lady
Badger’s House
Sunday 8th January 2011

BigGunsLodger,
Following the termination of our houseshare agreement on 3rd January 2011, here is a statement of your outstanding balance for rent and costs at the property. Since no deposit was paid, you will need to make the final payment to me by cash, cheque, bank transfer or PayPal as you prefer.


Moved in 17th June 2011 Rent due Amount paid Balance
17th June 2011 ................... £300 ..............£40 ........ -£260
29th June 2011 ......................................... £300 ..........£40
17th July 2011 ................... £300 ............................. -£260
29th July 2011 .......................................... £300 ......... £40
17th August 2011 .............. £300 ..............................-£260
29th August 2011 .......................................£300 .........£40
17th September 2011 ...........£300 ............................ -£260
29th September 2011 .................................£300 .......... £40
17th October 2011 ............... £300 ............................ -£260
29th October 2011 .................................... £300 ...........£40
17th November 2011 ........... £300 ............................ -£260
29th November 2011 ................................£300 ............£40
17th December 2011 .............£210 ............................ -£170
Moved out 3rd January
............................................£2,010 ..........£1,840 .......-£170

Additional expenses

Carpet replacement (budget quality) -£50
Purchase of 2 x New Era hats from Boston MA -£32
Subtotal -£82

Total amount owed
-£252

Please let me know how and when you are able to make this payment.
Regards


Badger

m1ntie

Hi Badger

I think you are being far too generous again - you say

"Please let me know how and when you are able to make this payment."
I would demand immediate payment and make it clear that you you are prepared to issue proceedings against him if he does not pay promptly.

Caroline_a

I'm not sure of the final sentence. I would put something to say that this money is due immediately or give a 7 day payment date. Then if you need to go via small claims you will have it in writing.

NB cross posted with m1ntie