I agree with buyer beware to an extent...

But lets face it :

Electrical ...Shower was unsafe
Gas ... Fire has been isolated
Water... Radiators and hot water tap
Security ...Door is insecure...

Absolutely it's my decision not to occupy, however lets not forget the front door is insecure! Why should I move my property in when I know the door needs repairing. If anything was stolen I would be...

Oh I've taken it on board and totally agree that I don't want a legal battle.

I can see why you feel I've been hasty, and if it was a different point in the year/situation then I might not have...

Whilst I appreciate what you're saying dazwalsh however the problems shouldn't have been there in the first place.

If they had arisen mid term then fair enough, however I don't think I should be...

I have this morning returned the keys to the letting agent. I have explained to them the following points:

1. They mis-represented the property. If they had informed me of the issues I would not...

Thanks for a more thought out response westminster...

I was planning to move in Thursday, however the letting agents didn't get the Gas Cert until late Thursday so by time I had the keys it was...

I have been given a set of keys. I have not moved any of my possesions into the property. Quite simply because I do not feel comfortable leaving them in the property with a faulty door!!

I emailed...

8086 thank you for that ever so helpful reply...allow me to clarify.

1. The door has been hung incorrectly. It has dropped on it's hinges and does not sit flush with the door frame. This also...

So yesterday I signed a Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement with a local letting agent for a property. At the point of signing they stated that the Gas Safety Check had been carried out that morning...