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Who does the this tenant sue for the deposit?

February 11, 2013 by Tessa J Shepperson

Here is a question to the blog clinic from Sophie who is a tenant: I have recently moved into my property and paid the deposit and first months rent followed by 2nd months rent to the letting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Readers problems Tagged With: Deposit, Letting Agent, letting agents, tenancy deposits

Tenants question – have the agents broken the contract?

January 31, 2013 by Tessa J Shepperson

Here is a question to the blog clinic from Julia who is a tenant: I signed a contract with agency a short hold tenancy agreement.  Unfortunately after I did all the works in the house spending roughly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Readers problems Tagged With: Damage Deposit, Letting Agent, letting agents, tenancy deposits

Important news for Landlords on tenancy deposits – ignore this at your peril!

November 12, 2012 by Tessa J Shepperson

As reported in a number of places now, for example on Nearly Legal - we have a new case on tenancy deposits. A new case which moreover, rams home the ABSOLUTE CRITICAL IMPORTANCE of the prescribed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Law case report Tagged With: Deposit, Tenancy Deposit, Tenancy Deposit Scheme, tenancy deposits

Five things to do if you have forgotten to protect the deposit in time

September 19, 2012 by Tessa J Shepperson

If you are a landlord and take tenancy deposits there has, since 7 April 2012, been a very strict time limit. To comply with the regulations you must protect the deposit and serve the required … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Tips and How to Tagged With: tenancy deposits

Do I need to give two months notice for a periodic tenancy?

August 15, 2012 by Tessa J Shepperson

Here is a blog clinic question from Giampiero who is a tenant from Italy: Hello Tessa, I'm an italian guy that 2 years moved to London to start a new job experience. Last year me and my partner … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Readers problems Tagged With: notice, tenancy deposits

Will my landlord blame me for pre-existing damage at checkout?

August 2, 2012 by Tessa J Shepperson

Here is a blog clinic question from Helen (not her real name) who is a tenant: Hello, I moved into my rented property 2 years ago....its a fairly new house in good condition which I have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Readers problems Tagged With: tenancy deposits

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