A letting agent telephoned me this morning with the following problem:
I consider the tenancy has not ended as keys have not been surrendered, and T has left some goods. I have told agent not to dispose of goods unless there is a clause in AST stating a time factor concerning removal (in order to offset partial rent arrears). Do you feel that there might be problems because I do?
- Tenant vacated on 8 January owing £1300 rent where the monthly rent is £550; the deposit held is about £750.
- Dilapidations come to more than the deposit held.
- T has left a bed frame (no mattress), a washing machine, tumble dryer and a few incidentals.
- L has already changed the locks
- T has not surrendered any keys.
- T has contacted agent about collecting said goods at premises and agent has refused on the grounds that rent is still outstanding.
- Agent correctly served a S.21 that was effective "after 7 January 2011".
- Agent considers T will not attempt to return to the premises.
I consider the tenancy has not ended as keys have not been surrendered, and T has left some goods. I have told agent not to dispose of goods unless there is a clause in AST stating a time factor concerning removal (in order to offset partial rent arrears). Do you feel that there might be problems because I do?
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