ncooper1974
03-04-2008, 08:08 AM
A tenant moved out of my rented property approx 6 months ago. Before I returned his deposit, I ensured that all outstanding bills (elec, council tax, Bt, etc) were settled.
The other day, the current tenant informs me that he had a visit from the bailiffs about an unpaid council tax demand, and was presented with a Removal Notice. It turns out that although the old tenant had settled all his bills on my property, he actually had unpaid bills from one of his properties.
I've informed the council, and bailiffs, about the tenant moving on and they are happy to acknowledge that my current tenant will not be liable. But they have asked me for the contact details of my old tenant.
Im sure that I have at the very least his mobile number as this would be on his original tenancy agreement. Question is, should I oblidge and forward these details onto the debt recovery firm? Or just say that I dont have any contact details?
Has anyone else been in the same situation? Am I legally obliged to help?
The other day, the current tenant informs me that he had a visit from the bailiffs about an unpaid council tax demand, and was presented with a Removal Notice. It turns out that although the old tenant had settled all his bills on my property, he actually had unpaid bills from one of his properties.
I've informed the council, and bailiffs, about the tenant moving on and they are happy to acknowledge that my current tenant will not be liable. But they have asked me for the contact details of my old tenant.
Im sure that I have at the very least his mobile number as this would be on his original tenancy agreement. Question is, should I oblidge and forward these details onto the debt recovery firm? Or just say that I dont have any contact details?
Has anyone else been in the same situation? Am I legally obliged to help?