How on earth did it come to that amount?

I think OP means its fully managed by the agent.

No it isn't. If a new tenant moves in your liability to pay rent stops. you have the rent reduction agreement in writing?

Says Campbell Robb "We will see more people getting into the court system more quickly because we used to be able to give early, preventative advice but will no longer be able to provide that...

If you mean the new agreement was agreed in Nov 2012 and the tenant agreed to another fixed term by email - which should contain enough information to confirm whether it was a fixed term or not -...

Was the deposit protected? if so then your tenancy agreement should give the timescale for deposit returns, if not it will be in the prescribed information.

I'm not sure there is any set process other than using common sense.

Presumambly the landlord wants his rent to continue so he should be making the contact.

The landlord, being the only person...

That's very helpful Lawcruncher, thank you.

The property should be returned to the same level of cleanliness as it was at the start of the tenancy, so yes, charge them.

Have I missed something? when did letting agents fall under the PMA? it only refers to estate agents and property developers. Don't get me wrong, I think we should have been covered under the PMA but...

Its a difficult situation, we've had a similar case a few years back. Do you have any female coleagues that could accompany the gas man on his visit as a 'chaperone'?

This forum is about helping people, like the op, understand what rights they may have in regards to their tenancy, their landlord and/or the agent in certain circumstances. I, like most of the users...

Do you have any experience of the lettings industry other than having been a tenant??


If you had read the artfullodgers post #7 you would have learnt that the basis for 24 hours notice comes...

Why on earth would they need to be going through your personal belongings? its not acceptable.

Follow the various advice above straight away and stop this from reoccurring.

The agent is definitely in the wrong here, stick to your guns; no unaccompanied viewings at all, and access only at a time that suits you.

Your prerogative


Nevertheless, that is the norm for the industry

ram is correct that you can refuse viewings if you want to. This may antagonise your landlord if he thinks you are being unfair so try to help as much as you feel able to. We have some tenants who...

Its a Possession order, not procession although ironically it does involve a process.

Take a key and have a locksmith on standby if you think they may have changed locks, the bailiff is there to...

In addition to Westminster's good advice it will be worth checking your agreement to see if it says anything about the method of serving notice in which case you should adhere to that. Bear in mind...

Has the tenant offered to pay for it?

Sticking lino down with silicon can be a hardy repair if done correctly but won't last forever.

You could try to get the order passed up to the High Court and then use a high court bailiff to enforce it; costs you about £60 I think and all of their fees get added to the debt when they collect...

A roof or gutter problem sounds unlikely if its just above the skirting; that sort of issue usually manifests itself along the top of the walls nearest to the point of entry.

If it has cleaned up...

It is stupid and funny. Just bear that in mind when you're tangled up in a curtain on the hallway while trying to escape from a dark, burning, smoke filled property, it will help keep the smile on...

An AST can be for longer than 6 months but you have to consider what YOU want to do. If they turn out to be wonderful neighbours but godawful tenants you need to be able to move them on quickly so...

Wind back a bit, you say the tenant has agreed to pay the arrears albeit over 9 years? have they actually agreed to payment schedule set by you or just proposed a payment schedule that you agreed...