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Agency didn't tell me they were only getting tenant for private landlord by barnyyardy Started by barnyyardy, 05-04-2020, 15:32 PM	5 responses 24 views 0 likes	Last Post by Snorkerz 05-04-2020, 18:40 PM
Can LA enforce comission on a failed tenancy? by Ujobs Started by Ujobs, 04-04-2020, 14:50 PM	5 responses 73 views 0 likes	Last Post by jpkeates 05-04-2020, 09:10 AM
Letting agent management - Charging landlord exit fee? by Mudbar Started by Mudbar, 21-03-2020, 10:02 AM	3 responses 87 views 0 likes	Last Post by jpucng62 28-03-2020, 15:34 PM
Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement - service by sva14 Started by sva14, 13-03-2020, 13:51 PM	8 responses 70 views 0 likes	Last Post by jpkeates 16-03-2020, 16:40 PM
Letting agent and joint co-tenant stealing my deposit as deductions at end of tenancy by PiterPan Started by PiterPan, 10-03-2020, 00:24 AM	2 responses 57 views 0 likes	Last Post by PiterPan 10-03-2020, 21:47 PM
Letting agent fee increase by Dave657 Started by Dave657, 29-02-2020, 12:58 PM	5 responses 109 views 0 likes	Last Post by jpucng62 05-03-2020, 10:40 AM
Managing agent gone into administration by wangas Started by wangas, 03-03-2020, 14:18 PM	3 responses 67 views 0 likes	Last Post by jpkeates 04-03-2020, 13:42 PM
Inspection Issue not discussed with us by Renter123 Started by Renter123, 28-02-2020, 20:18 PM	9 responses 102 views 0 likes	Last Post by theartfullodger 01-03-2020, 07:48 AM
Agent fee for periodic tenancy? by leasee123 Started by leasee123, 26-02-2020, 18:35 PM	27 responses 377 views 0 likes	Last Post by leasee123 29-02-2020, 11:28 AM
Letting agent trying to persuade me into paying another month of rent by Platybus Started by Platybus, 25-02-2020, 18:05 PM	1 response 71 views 0 likes	Last Post by jpkeates 26-02-2020, 08:41 AM

Reply to Agency didn't tell me they were only getting tenant for private landlord

by Snorkerz

It's his problem to deal with 'property management'! Can we ask what the leak is? Your council should have a "Tenancy Relations Officer" or similar who could have a word, or there is advice on the 'Shelter' website.
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05-04-2020, 18:40 PM
Agency didn't tell me they were only getting tenant for private landlord

by barnyyardy

Apologies if this is in the incorrect area.

When I signed for my flat, I was told on picking up keys that I wouldn't be dealing with agency and basically "here are the landlords details, bye".

At no point in the process was I told this would happen. I didn't even...
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05-04-2020, 15:32 PM
Reply to Agency didn't tell me they were only getting tenant for private landlord

by barnyyardy

Well this is one of the problems - they aren't. Been left with a leak for months and now told because of lockdown it won't be fixed for at least another three.

Landlord says its property managements problem.
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05-04-2020, 18:27 PM
Reply to Agency didn't tell me they were only getting tenant for private landlord

by Snorkerz

Under normal circumstances, the situation you find yourself in would be beneficial - the 10%(?) of rent that your landlord pays to the agent can, instead, be spend on maintaining the property.
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05-04-2020, 17:12 PM
Reply to Agency didn't tell me they were only getting tenant for private landlord

by barnyyardy

Yes - I failed to understand the different between landlord agent / landlord. My mistake! Won't make that again. Thanks.
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05-04-2020, 16:04 PM
Reply to Agency didn't tell me they were only getting tenant for private landlord

by theartfullodger

Yes, entirely legal assuming paperwork correct. When you signed the tenancy before you moved in who was named as Landlord and what did it say about paying rent to whom or what.

Did you read what you were signing?
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05-04-2020, 15:55 PM
Can LA enforce comission on a failed tenancy?

by Ujobs

Hi! New to this so please forgive me if I’ve not followed protocol! We have a flat and the tenant is not happy...she’s not moved in and we have come to a mutual understanding to terminate the contract. But it seems all parties have been misled by the Lettings agent. Tenant feels she was missold...
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04-04-2020, 14:50 PM
Reply to Can LA enforce comission on a failed tenancy?

by jpkeates

There's a big difference between pushing for a longer contract and misrepresenting both sides of an agreement to improve income.
The former is a sharp commercial practice and the latter is probably fraud.

Given the potential cost, I'd suggest a solicitor might cost effective.
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05-04-2020, 09:10 AM
Reply to Can LA enforce comission on a failed tenancy?

by Stew

Probably a daft question but if there is a mutual break clause in the contract would that not limit your liability to the agent anyway, that might be better than 18 months fees anyway?

I have heard examples where agents push for longer contracts and effectively work for themselves i.e....
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04-04-2020, 20:43 PM
Reply to Can LA enforce comission on a failed tenancy?

by Ujobs

ram,

Thanks for your reply. I fully appreciate why there is a commission charge.
there have been some major mishaps on the LA’s part. Both landlord and tenant only wanted a 1 year contract and we were both led to believe by the LA that 3 years was the requirement from the other...
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04-04-2020, 17:34 PM

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