Hi all
I have recently found out that my letting agent has "ceased trading". They owe me 4 months rent plus deposit (totally almost £3k). Looking at my paper work and emails from them, I thought they were a sole trader or partnership since none of their paperwork included the word "ltd" at the end of their name. Unfortunately, I have just looked on Companies HOuse and they are a limited company! (They are still shown as active- however, after some more digging I have discovered they are about to go into liquidation).
I just wanted to know whether I would be able to sue the directors personally since I was not aware of the agency's limited status. I know they are in breach of the Trading Disclosures Regs 2008 but I don't know whether this would mean that I can go after the directors personally?
I would be grateful for any advice : )
I have recently found out that my letting agent has "ceased trading". They owe me 4 months rent plus deposit (totally almost £3k). Looking at my paper work and emails from them, I thought they were a sole trader or partnership since none of their paperwork included the word "ltd" at the end of their name. Unfortunately, I have just looked on Companies HOuse and they are a limited company! (They are still shown as active- however, after some more digging I have discovered they are about to go into liquidation).
I just wanted to know whether I would be able to sue the directors personally since I was not aware of the agency's limited status. I know they are in breach of the Trading Disclosures Regs 2008 but I don't know whether this would mean that I can go after the directors personally?
I would be grateful for any advice : )
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