My tenant has been in the property since January 2007, at which point he signed a 6 month AST continuing on a monthly basis thereafter. I took a deposit from the tenant at the time which i never protected.
I need to sell the property so I served a section 21 notice on the tenant. I think he must be getting advice from someone as he responded that it wasn’t valid as I hadn’t confirmed the deposit position. I don’t think that the tenant would be able to understand the stuff himself so he’s clearly got someone with a bit of knowledge helping him.
I am just seeking advice on how best to proceed. I have so far been avoiding responding to his calls and emails for the time being…. has anyone been in this situation?
I do not have the money to give the tenant (hence needing to sell). Also the EPC is a G. Just looking for constructive comments/ advice only please, I am aware of my obligations under the regs and what ought to have been done previously. I am concerned as to whether the tenant is able to claim compensation and/or a penalty up to 3 x the deposit? A lengthy tribunal case isn’t in anyone’s interests as I live in Spain and I can’t afford to pay anyway.
I need to sell the property so I served a section 21 notice on the tenant. I think he must be getting advice from someone as he responded that it wasn’t valid as I hadn’t confirmed the deposit position. I don’t think that the tenant would be able to understand the stuff himself so he’s clearly got someone with a bit of knowledge helping him.
I am just seeking advice on how best to proceed. I have so far been avoiding responding to his calls and emails for the time being…. has anyone been in this situation?
I do not have the money to give the tenant (hence needing to sell). Also the EPC is a G. Just looking for constructive comments/ advice only please, I am aware of my obligations under the regs and what ought to have been done previously. I am concerned as to whether the tenant is able to claim compensation and/or a penalty up to 3 x the deposit? A lengthy tribunal case isn’t in anyone’s interests as I live in Spain and I can’t afford to pay anyway.
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