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[islandgirl]

I had a similar one - had a (non rent) business debt, did money claim online, person admitted debt and offered a stupid £5 a week which I refused. Had a physical hearing and was awarded the full amount. He did not pay - I put a charge on his house (he was a home owner) and went down the High Court...

[islandgirl]

Awful. If I spoke Greek I would be getting them thrown out of all the events by writing to the organisers with proof of your court action - if they cannot compete they will move...unfortunately only speak 2 other euro langs and Greek is not one of them. Thank you for the update....

[islandgirl]

Sometimes retired people spend a few months away at a time..

[islandgirl]

You can of course appeal if you did not know but this will only probably reset the clock - the liability will be yours unless you can prove otherwise. By the way if ever summoned to Court turn up! The council will speak to you before the hearing and often withdraw proceedings before they are heard....

[islandgirl]

I think the answer is....no

[islandgirl]

Another vote for a metal post...as close to the road as you can but remaining on your land....

[islandgirl]

Take the point but many holiday cottage owners let to people who use them for other things which might (or might not) be holidays. I have had film crews, distillery maintenance workers, photographers, advertising execs all of whom were working in a beautiful area but having "down time" as...

[islandgirl]

perhaps concentrate on getting a payment from July (when everything is "normal" again) and then once things are calmer start pushing for a payment plan for the outstanding (eg upping monthly rent until paid off). He is trying to bully you into submission! You may consider a discount for the...

[islandgirl]

As above, in my case I have not seen the AST and virtually signed the agreement....

[islandgirl]

If the OP is resident that obviously changes things. However I stand by my holiday comment. As I said before, one man's holiday is another man's horror - 8 hours a day polishing a vintage steam train may not be a holiday for me but would be heaven for some. Who defines holiday? Can you not love your...

[islandgirl]

I would not acknowledge that this is not a holiday let. It was, but it has been complicated by covid....

[islandgirl]

I run a holiday let too. I have had longer term holiday lets - much longer than 2 weeks. I think the key as has been pointed out, is that the person who occupied had a main home elsewhere. The issue of the definition of "holiday" would be an interesting one - some people would work on vintage...

[islandgirl]

BobsToaster do you think property is theft (La propriété, c'est le vol)?...

[islandgirl]

It is awful that this is happening - at least you have the video. Please update us and best of luck

[islandgirl]

You need to do some serious negotiation with British Gas if you do stay on a business tariff. I buy electricity for a business (not domestic) and my standing charge is 34.9p a day less a 7% discount for paying by direct debit....

[islandgirl]

Yes I agree they are being used in this way but you have to protect yourself - I would be getting proof that you are not mistreating them and trying to find evidence that the faults exisited prior to this issue....

[islandgirl]

I am following this thread with interest and would appreciate updates. I know nothing of Greek law but imagine that it would be a good idea if you can prove you have looked after the animals (fed them, cleaned them out etc) and perhaps get a vet to write a report to say there has been no neglect or...