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[theartfullodger]

The previous owner might have had a case. The new owner I think only for claims for problems during their ownership. But ianal.

Presumably she got a great price as it was so dilapidated

[theartfullodger]

Exactly, quite. Impasse, sounds like both parties won't agree.

I merely ask... will you ever need a reference from landlord?

Good luck

[theartfullodger]

You are entitled to decline the request, and, request payment of arrears and damages from tenant and guarantor, (both) assuming that is over deposit.

I'd be keen to see her go 1st, keys returned, before any such action.

Might make sense to use deposit 1st...

[theartfullodger]

Just say no to that specific, in writing/email, but that you'd be happy otherwise.

In your shoes I'd also request a copy of "surveyors" report into the condition of your home.

[theartfullodger]

Was counterclaim on basis of repairs tenants claim are required, please?

[theartfullodger]

Just thank him for his kind request, but no. I suggest in writing/email for the avoidance of doubt or confusion of the poor ignorant (literally, of his rights) landlord.



Change locks, keep old ones to change back when you leave.

There's a "sticky" near...

[theartfullodger]

Until it gets to court (no offence) we won't know if everything actually is in order.

Losing with s8 can mean landlord pays tenant's legal fees.

[theartfullodger]

In England a tenancy does not even have to be in writing.

It's the actions of the parties that govern if there's a tenancy agreement on not.

Bonkers. Other countries do this better. Come on England, catch up!

[theartfullodger]

Also check it out against....
https://nearlylegal.co.uk/section-21-flowchart/

[theartfullodger]

Today........


Some of my tenants certainly had tendencies.... but never agreed in the agreement......

[theartfullodger]

Words fail me.....


https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/169232...-bottom-shell/...

[theartfullodger]

She should ask agent for name of landlord, spend £3 with land registry to get deeds which has name and address of owner, and see if they names match .

Plus get a draft of contract.

Sadly there are crooks and cheats and thanks the government to be a lettings agent in England...

[theartfullodger]

So either do it yourself, no agent, or specify 6 months then rolling periodic.

[theartfullodger]

Does the tenancy agreement state there was a deposit? If so it may be deemed to have been paid. Re:read agreement carefully.

[theartfullodger]

There is absolutely no difference from their being in receipt of HB/UC .

So you think benefits will still keep being after they've gone and are claiming elsewhere? And never heard of tenants having their benefits stopped due to late or wrong paperwork or fraud? Or tenant instruction to...

[theartfullodger]

So the cousin if never ever in 8 years going to want to move to a new job, a ne partner, for medical help with kid, for different schools, nor fall out with neighours etc etc etc And would then stick to 8 year contract and keep paying rent to end.

As Mrs mug says, 6month AST then continue,...

[theartfullodger]

They can leave any time they like (eg today, 19:37), but may remain liable for rent.

You'll appreciate of course that your s21 does not end tenancy nor compel tenant to leave. Did you explain (email, verbally, woteva...) that you didn't want them gone before mid-2022 please?

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[theartfullodger]

How do you know it's the tenant's fault? Doors do get jammed, things do fail, things do go wrong with them . Without any action by landlord, agent or tenant: It happens: We've a pop-up sink plug that now jams. I could of course be wrong, do you have proof otherwise, please?

[theartfullodger]

Thanks.



Not quite.

(in what you describe) There are two landlords:

Situation 1 - Landlord No1 (you) & Tenant (with whom you have AST): Let's call him "Mr T".

Situation 2 - Landlord No 2. (Mr T) & the person they are...

[theartfullodger]

Have you always 100% lived there all the time that occupant has been there?

Which country? ( NI, Wales...) Please