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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

So remember the landlady from hell? I decided to leave at the end of June, I told her two weeks ago and she didn't take it at all well, I fully understand she relies on my rent to pay her half of the Mortage but if you wanted me to stay until the end of July (as I previously said) try treating me a bit nicer!!

I decided to pack my stuff and take all the important stuff out now as I just know she is the kind of woman to put my stuff out on the street, so yeah I've left there but continuing to pay her until the end of June, which of course she is probably thinking 'she wont' but I'm A not that mean and B I really would like my deposit back!! (I've come to the conclusion that I've probably lost that anyway)

I can't say I'm happy to see my life in a boot of a car for a couple of months again but at least I've taken the plunge and is getting something negative out of my life, I just wish I had more room in my car to take everything in one go then I wouldn't have to go back there

G x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Shouldn't your deposit be held in a deposit scheme so if you don't get it back, you have to be told why. If anything is taken off it, you can appeal that decision. Refer back to your tenancy agreement too, if you had one.

I hope you get settled somewhere else soon.

Sarah

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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago

Shrewsbury

Hope everything works out for you

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Shouldn't your deposit be held in a deposit scheme so if you don't get it back, you have to be told why. If anything is taken off it, you can appeal that decision. Refer back to your tenancy agreement too, if you had one.

I hope you get settled somewhere else soon.

Sarah "

I was just a lodger as far as I'm aware they don't need to be put into a scheme. The only thing she is taking off the deposit is the money for the nights are stayed (yup that's right), nothing is broken etc and I was the perfect tenant I was never there!! Lol

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Cant you get a friend to look after it if its only short term

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Shouldn't your deposit be held in a deposit scheme so if you don't get it back, you have to be told why. If anything is taken off it, you can appeal that decision. Refer back to your tenancy agreement too, if you had one.

I hope you get settled somewhere else soon.

Sarah

I was just a lodger as far as I'm aware they don't need to be put into a scheme. The only thing she is taking off the deposit is the money for the nights are stayed (yup that's right), nothing is broken etc and I was the perfect tenant I was never there!! Lol"

Did you get receipts though for what you paid? Have anything in writing? If nothing was in writing it's more difficult to prove anything.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Cant you get a friend to look after it if its only short term"

I'm going to speak to my parents at the weekend and see if I can store it in their garage for a bit. I'm moving in with ads in two months but there is less room there for my junk, so it will be there for a while lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Shouldn't your deposit be held in a deposit scheme so if you don't get it back, you have to be told why. If anything is taken off it, you can appeal that decision. Refer back to your tenancy agreement too, if you had one.

I hope you get settled somewhere else soon.

Sarah

I was just a lodger as far as I'm aware they don't need to be put into a scheme. The only thing she is taking off the deposit is the money for the nights are stayed (yup that's right), nothing is broken etc and I was the perfect tenant I was never there!! Lol

Did you get receipts though for what you paid? Have anything in writing? If nothing was in writing it's more difficult to prove anything.

"

I paid my deposit via bank but paid my rent in cash each week, she always said she would give me a receipt (still waiting) so on my side I have no proof of any rent paid since March (I get paid in cash and my bank isn't in the village where I live)

I'm kind of settled that once I've paid the final amount in June that unless I approach her (I'm not very good at confrontation) she won't offer my deposit back, which is one of the reason I wanted a month clear before I left for Essex so I can save some money up xx

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

I know you probably didn't do it but a valuable lesson is to take pictures of the room before you moved in then again afterwards...me personally I wouldn't give her the last months rent as it sounds highly unlikely you will get the deposit back.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I know you probably didn't do it but a valuable lesson is to take pictures of the room before you moved in then again afterwards...me personally I wouldn't give her the last months rent as it sounds highly unlikely you will get the deposit back. "

That's what was running though my mind, I don't know anything about these kinds of things, I don't have an agreement now as it ran out last week, I feel like I don't need to pay (especially the last week of June as I paid too much last month) but I don't want her trying to take me to court for unpaid rent xx

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire


"Shouldn't your deposit be held in a deposit scheme so if you don't get it back, you have to be told why. If anything is taken off it, you can appeal that decision. Refer back to your tenancy agreement too, if you had one.

I hope you get settled somewhere else soon.

Sarah

I was just a lodger as far as I'm aware they don't need to be put into a scheme. The only thing she is taking off the deposit is the money for the nights are stayed (yup that's right), nothing is broken etc and I was the perfect tenant I was never there!! Lol

Did you get receipts though for what you paid? Have anything in writing? If nothing was in writing it's more difficult to prove anything.

I paid my deposit via bank but paid my rent in cash each week, she always said she would give me a receipt (still waiting) so on my side I have no proof of any rent paid since March (I get paid in cash and my bank isn't in the village where I live)

I'm kind of settled that once I've paid the final amount in June that unless I approach her (I'm not very good at confrontation) she won't offer my deposit back, which is one of the reason I wanted a month clear before I left for Essex so I can save some money up xx"
in that case i wouldnt give her the rent. Youve no proof youve paid any any way. Id take photos of the room with stuff in to prove she was renting it out as it doesnt sound as though shes been doing it above board

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I know you probably didn't do it but a valuable lesson is to take pictures of the room before you moved in then again afterwards...me personally I wouldn't give her the last months rent as it sounds highly unlikely you will get the deposit back.

That's what was running though my mind, I don't know anything about these kinds of things, I don't have an agreement now as it ran out last week, I feel like I don't need to pay (especially the last week of June as I paid too much last month) but I don't want her trying to take me to court for unpaid rent xx"

I can't see how she can take you to court when she didn't give you anything in writing. I'm wondering if she declares your rent for tax? Her mortgage company know she takes in paying lodgers? Doubt that too. So she's unlikely to take you to court. It would cost her more to bring the case than the rent.

Sarah

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Shouldn't your deposit be held in a deposit scheme so if you don't get it back, you have to be told why. If anything is taken off it, you can appeal that decision. Refer back to your tenancy agreement too, if you had one.

I hope you get settled somewhere else soon.

Sarah

I was just a lodger as far as I'm aware they don't need to be put into a scheme. The only thing she is taking off the deposit is the money for the nights are stayed (yup that's right), nothing is broken etc and I was the perfect tenant I was never there!! Lol

Did you get receipts though for what you paid? Have anything in writing? If nothing was in writing it's more difficult to prove anything.

I paid my deposit via bank but paid my rent in cash each week, she always said she would give me a receipt (still waiting) so on my side I have no proof of any rent paid since March (I get paid in cash and my bank isn't in the village where I live)

I'm kind of settled that once I've paid the final amount in June that unless I approach her (I'm not very good at confrontation) she won't offer my deposit back, which is one of the reason I wanted a month clear before I left for Essex so I can save some money up xxin that case i wouldnt give her the rent. Youve no proof youve paid any any way. Id take photos of the room with stuff in to prove she was renting it out as it doesnt sound as though shes been doing it above board"

I will when I go back tomorrow, I took photos when I first arrived, since I have been there an element burnt out in my heater resulting in it nearly starting a fire, all my clothes have tiny moth like things in them too xx

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I know you probably didn't do it but a valuable lesson is to take pictures of the room before you moved in then again afterwards...me personally I wouldn't give her the last months rent as it sounds highly unlikely you will get the deposit back.

That's what was running though my mind, I don't know anything about these kinds of things, I don't have an agreement now as it ran out last week, I feel like I don't need to pay (especially the last week of June as I paid too much last month) but I don't want her trying to take me to court for unpaid rent xx

I can't see how she can take you to court when she didn't give you anything in writing. I'm wondering if she declares your rent for tax? Her mortgage company know she takes in paying lodgers? Doubt that too. So she's unlikely to take you to court. It would cost her more to bring the case than the rent.

Sarah "

Well I know as soon as I paid her money each Friday she spent it so it didn't hit her bank at all, all I had was the tenancy agreement but like I say it was for three months and ran out last week xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I know you probably didn't do it but a valuable lesson is to take pictures of the room before you moved in then again afterwards...me personally I wouldn't give her the last months rent as it sounds highly unlikely you will get the deposit back.

That's what was running though my mind, I don't know anything about these kinds of things, I don't have an agreement now as it ran out last week, I feel like I don't need to pay (especially the last week of June as I paid too much last month) but I don't want her trying to take me to court for unpaid rent xx

I can't see how she can take you to court when she didn't give you anything in writing. I'm wondering if she declares your rent for tax? Her mortgage company know she takes in paying lodgers? Doubt that too. So she's unlikely to take you to court. It would cost her more to bring the case than the rent.

Sarah

Well I know as soon as I paid her money each Friday she spent it so it didn't hit her bank at all, all I had was the tenancy agreement but like I say it was for three months and ran out last week xx"

I wouldnt worry,you've no proof,so neither as she.I do hope she declared her extra income.

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here

Do the sensible thing and don't pay the final month.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

So even though I wrote in my letter I would pay her until the end of June, you lot still think I shouldn't pay? I've more or less decided to get the last of my bits out and then let her know to keep the deposit and then that's June covered and then I can move on. I'm such a non rebel lol

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By *olgateMan
over a year ago

on the road to nowhere in particular

Landlords don't have to declare to the taxman if the sum is below a certain amount.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross


"So even though I wrote in my letter I would pay her until the end of June, you lot still think I shouldn't pay? I've more or less decided to get the last of my bits out and then let her know to keep the deposit and then that's June covered and then I can move on. I'm such a non rebel lol"

If you had a tenancy agreement and it ran out last month i.e April.... why did you offer to pay until June ?

If you wrote a letter saying you will pay her until the end of June then that can be used as proof that you intended staying longer and have let her down without sufficient time to find another tenant.

Did she give you receipts for rent paid? Did you have a rent book ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you move out again, I hope you learn from all this. Could cost you more than a deposit/couple of month's rent in the future if you're pursued legally.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"So even though I wrote in my letter I would pay her until the end of June, you lot still think I shouldn't pay? I've more or less decided to get the last of my bits out and then let her know to keep the deposit and then that's June covered and then I can move on. I'm such a non rebel lol

If you had a tenancy agreement and it ran out last month i.e April.... why did you offer to pay until June ?

If you wrote a letter saying you will pay her until the end of June then that can be used as proof that you intended staying longer and have let her down without sufficient time to find another tenant.

Did she give you receipts for rent paid? Did you have a rent book ?"

I stated in my letter I would be moving my stuff out this week and would return my keys, I was looking on the notice to quit side that I gave her enough notice, so I am not living there but still paying until the end of the agreed time (which of course I prefer not to do but no matter how much of a cow she has been, I still wouldn't want her out of pocket), I am pretty confident she will not be able to find my deposit money as she spends it as fast as it comes in and doesn't earn a great deal, hence why I am in two minds what to do for the best.

I do not have either of those. It might also be worth noting that as last month was a five week month, I paid more that my agreed amount as per my tenancy agreement (which ran out last Friday), I paid the extra week as she still expected it xx

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By *piritsonfabCouple
over a year ago

Nottingham

There is no way in he'll you're getting you're deposit back sorry

Still, neither is there any way she'll take you to court you're being unnecessarily concerned.

If you pay June after the way you've been treated you're nuts!

Get your stuff out and leave her to it.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"If you move out again, I hope you learn from all this. Could cost you more than a deposit/couple of month's rent in the future if you're pursued legally. "

This is why I don't want to upset her too much, even if I pay the remainder, I don't want to get Pursued for any outstanding amount but I also want her to return my deposit if I pay until the end of the month, I want this guaranteed this will be paid, because if I get to the end of June or start of July and it's not returned to me, despite me upholding my end, I will be livid and I need that money

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon


"If you move out again, I hope you learn from all this. Could cost you more than a deposit/couple of month's rent in the future if you're pursued legally. "

I would hope she learns to pick a better landlord personally

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"If you move out again, I hope you learn from all this. Could cost you more than a deposit/couple of month's rent in the future if you're pursued legally.

I would hope she learns to pick a better landlord personally"

Never do I want to go through this anymore, so looking forward to having ads deal with all this now lol

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By *ire_bladeMan
over a year ago

Manchester

Speaking as a landlord here with a few property's. Don't pay her her last months rent tell her to keep the deposit in loops of your last months rent and have no further conversation on the matter except to say if she isn't happy fine take you to court. Belive me she won't if she won it won't cover her costs it's just not worth the Hasle to do it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I know you probably didn't do it but a valuable lesson is to take pictures of the room before you moved in then again afterwards...me personally I wouldn't give her the last months rent as it sounds highly unlikely you will get the deposit back.

That's what was running though my mind, I don't know anything about these kinds of things, I don't have an agreement now as it ran out last week, I feel like I don't need to pay (especially the last week of June as I paid too much last month) but I don't want her trying to take me to court for unpaid rent xx"

Like you said, she gave you no receipts .I would seriously think about not paying for june. Does that not total your deposit?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"If you move out again, I hope you learn from all this. Could cost you more than a deposit/couple of month's rent in the future if you're pursued legally.

This is why I don't want to upset her too much, even if I pay the remainder, I don't want to get Pursued for any outstanding amount but I also want her to return my deposit if I pay until the end of the month, I want this guaranteed this will be paid, because if I get to the end of June or start of July and it's not returned to me, despite me upholding my end, I will be livid and I need that money "

If there's no paper trail of you living there, and a contract in place, then not much can be done by her. I also doubt she'd be able to instruct a lawyer for litigation if she needed your rent so badly.

Next time, go through a recognised lettings agency, and preferably a landlord who uses a property manager. It's not worth all this stress.

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By *piritsonfabCouple
over a year ago

Nottingham

I don't agree with having to go through a lettings agency. Costs you loads more.

You just need to pick carefully

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"If you move out again, I hope you learn from all this. Could cost you more than a deposit/couple of month's rent in the future if you're pursued legally.

This is why I don't want to upset her too much, even if I pay the remainder, I don't want to get Pursued for any outstanding amount but I also want her to return my deposit if I pay until the end of the month, I want this guaranteed this will be paid, because if I get to the end of June or start of July and it's not returned to me, despite me upholding my end, I will be livid and I need that money

If there's no paper trail of you living there, and a contract in place, then not much can be done by her. I also doubt she'd be able to instruct a lawyer for litigation if she needed your rent so badly.

Next time, go through a recognised lettings agency, and preferably a landlord who uses a property manager. It's not worth all this stress. "

On the flip side of this my landlady is lovely any issues get dealt with and she manages a few properties!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I don't agree with having to go through a lettings agency. Costs you loads more.

You just need to pick carefully "

I've done it, fees were never more than £200 and this was in London. It was worth it for the peace of mind alone.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Shouldn't your deposit be held in a deposit scheme so if you don't get it back, you have to be told why. If anything is taken off it, you can appeal that decision. Refer back to your tenancy agreement too, if you had one.

I hope you get settled somewhere else soon.

Sarah

I was just a lodger as far as I'm aware they don't need to be put into a scheme. The only thing she is taking off the deposit is the money for the nights are stayed (yup that's right), nothing is broken etc and I was the perfect tenant I was never there!! Lol

Did you get receipts though for what you paid? Have anything in writing? If nothing was in writing it's more difficult to prove anything.

I paid my deposit via bank but paid my rent in cash each week, she always said she would give me a receipt (still waiting) so on my side I have no proof of any rent paid since March (I get paid in cash and my bank isn't in the village where I live)

I'm kind of settled that once I've paid the final amount in June that unless I approach her (I'm not very good at confrontation) she won't offer my deposit back, which is one of the reason I wanted a month clear before I left for Essex so I can save some money up xxin that case i wouldnt give her the rent. Youve no proof youve paid any any way. Id take photos of the room with stuff in to prove she was renting it out as it doesnt sound as though shes been doing it above board

I will when I go back tomorrow, I took photos when I first arrived, since I have been there an element burnt out in my heater resulting in it nearly starting a fire, all my clothes have tiny moth like things in them too xx"

Sounds like you have clothes moths.

They will eat your clothes and contaminate your new property given half a chance. Have any of your clothes/fabrics got little holes in them ?

You will need to treat everything if thats what they are. Did she have old rugs or anything like that ?

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By *ire_bladeMan
over a year ago

Manchester

Ffs just move to Manchester and I'll rent you a house. Pay the rent look after the place and we are both happy no more drama

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Ffs just move to Manchester and I'll rent you a house. Pay the rent look after the place and we are both happy no more drama "

I won't be though she's coming to live with me! Lol

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By *ire_bladeMan
over a year ago

Manchester


"Ffs just move to Manchester and I'll rent you a house. Pay the rent look after the place and we are both happy no more drama

I won't be though she's coming to live with me! Lol

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I ment both of you

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon


"Ffs just move to Manchester and I'll rent you a house. Pay the rent look after the place and we are both happy no more drama "

Does it come with a bath and a garden?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Ffs just move to Manchester and I'll rent you a house. Pay the rent look after the place and we are both happy no more drama

I won't be though she's coming to live with me! Lol

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I ment both of you "

We'd have to bring all 5 of our kids if we were going to Manchester lol

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By *ire_bladeMan
over a year ago

Manchester


"Ffs just move to Manchester and I'll rent you a house. Pay the rent look after the place and we are both happy no more drama

I won't be though she's coming to live with me! Lol

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I ment both of you

We'd have to bring all 5 of our kids if we were going to Manchester lol"

I've a 3 bed semi empty now. What time should I expect you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Ffs just move to Manchester and I'll rent you a house. Pay the rent look after the place and we are both happy no more drama "

May I have a free house if you're handing them out, please.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Shouldn't your deposit be held in a deposit scheme so if you don't get it back, you have to be told why. If anything is taken off it, you can appeal that decision. Refer back to your tenancy agreement too, if you had one.

I hope you get settled somewhere else soon.

Sarah

I was just a lodger as far as I'm aware they don't need to be put into a scheme. The only thing she is taking off the deposit is the money for the nights are stayed (yup that's right), nothing is broken etc and I was the perfect tenant I was never there!! Lol

Did you get receipts though for what you paid? Have anything in writing? If nothing was in writing it's more difficult to prove anything.

I paid my deposit via bank but paid my rent in cash each week, she always said she would give me a receipt (still waiting) so on my side I have no proof of any rent paid since March (I get paid in cash and my bank isn't in the village where I live)

I'm kind of settled that once I've paid the final amount in June that unless I approach her (I'm not very good at confrontation) she won't offer my deposit back, which is one of the reason I wanted a month clear before I left for Essex so I can save some money up xxin that case i wouldnt give her the rent. Youve no proof youve paid any any way. Id take photos of the room with stuff in to prove she was renting it out as it doesnt sound as though shes been doing it above board

I will when I go back tomorrow, I took photos when I first arrived, since I have been there an element burnt out in my heater resulting in it nearly starting a fire, all my clothes have tiny moth like things in them too xx

Sounds like you have clothes moths.

They will eat your clothes and contaminate your new property given half a chance. Have any of your clothes/fabrics got little holes in them ?

You will need to treat everything if thats what they are. Did she have old rugs or anything like that ?

"

The carpet in places has holes and got worse since I've been there, I've thrown most of them (I'm one of them that wears the same five items) xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Shouldn't your deposit be held in a deposit scheme so if you don't get it back, you have to be told why. If anything is taken off it, you can appeal that decision. Refer back to your tenancy agreement too, if you had one.

I hope you get settled somewhere else soon.

Sarah

I was just a lodger as far as I'm aware they don't need to be put into a scheme. The only thing she is taking off the deposit is the money for the nights are stayed (yup that's right), nothing is broken etc and I was the perfect tenant I was never there!! Lol

Did you get receipts though for what you paid? Have anything in writing? If nothing was in writing it's more difficult to prove anything.

I paid my deposit via bank but paid my rent in cash each week, she always said she would give me a receipt (still waiting) so on my side I have no proof of any rent paid since March (I get paid in cash and my bank isn't in the village where I live)

I'm kind of settled that once I've paid the final amount in June that unless I approach her (I'm not very good at confrontation) she won't offer my deposit back, which is one of the reason I wanted a month clear before I left for Essex so I can save some money up xxin that case i wouldnt give her the rent. Youve no proof youve paid any any way. Id take photos of the room with stuff in to prove she was renting it out as it doesnt sound as though shes been doing it above board

I will when I go back tomorrow, I took photos when I first arrived, since I have been there an element burnt out in my heater resulting in it nearly starting a fire, all my clothes have tiny moth like things in them too xx

Sounds like you have clothes moths.

They will eat your clothes and contaminate your new property given half a chance. Have any of your clothes/fabrics got little holes in them ?

You will need to treat everything if thats what they are. Did she have old rugs or anything like that ?

The carpet in places has holes and got worse since I've been there, I've thrown most of them (I'm one of them that wears the same five items) xx"
I know this might sound silly but wash your clothes on a high temp and dry them in sunlight. Once they are dry, brush them and pop in the freezer overnight. It will kill any eggs.

Good luck,

Mrs

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Shouldn't your deposit be held in a deposit scheme so if you don't get it back, you have to be told why. If anything is taken off it, you can appeal that decision. Refer back to your tenancy agreement too, if you had one.

I hope you get settled somewhere else soon.

Sarah

I was just a lodger as far as I'm aware they don't need to be put into a scheme. The only thing she is taking off the deposit is the money for the nights are stayed (yup that's right), nothing is broken etc and I was the perfect tenant I was never there!! Lol

Did you get receipts though for what you paid? Have anything in writing? If nothing was in writing it's more difficult to prove anything.

I paid my deposit via bank but paid my rent in cash each week, she always said she would give me a receipt (still waiting) so on my side I have no proof of any rent paid since March (I get paid in cash and my bank isn't in the village where I live)

I'm kind of settled that once I've paid the final amount in June that unless I approach her (I'm not very good at confrontation) she won't offer my deposit back, which is one of the reason I wanted a month clear before I left for Essex so I can save some money up xxin that case i wouldnt give her the rent. Youve no proof youve paid any any way. Id take photos of the room with stuff in to prove she was renting it out as it doesnt sound as though shes been doing it above board

I will when I go back tomorrow, I took photos when I first arrived, since I have been there an element burnt out in my heater resulting in it nearly starting a fire, all my clothes have tiny moth like things in them too xx

Sounds like you have clothes moths.

They will eat your clothes and contaminate your new property given half a chance. Have any of your clothes/fabrics got little holes in them ?

You will need to treat everything if thats what they are. Did she have old rugs or anything like that ?

The carpet in places has holes and got worse since I've been there, I've thrown most of them (I'm one of them that wears the same five items) xx I know this might sound silly but wash your clothes on a high temp and dry them in sunlight. Once they are dry, brush them and pop in the freezer overnight. It will kill any eggs.

Good luck,

Mrs"

Thank you!! Xx

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"So even though I wrote in my letter I would pay her until the end of June, you lot still think I shouldn't pay? I've more or less decided to get the last of my bits out and then let her know to keep the deposit and then that's June covered and then I can move on. I'm such a non rebel lol"
...u probaly won't get ur deposit but if u want to hold onto the rent till she stumps up ur deposit if she didn't keep ur rent mon

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"So even though I wrote in my letter I would pay her until the end of June, you lot still think I shouldn't pay? I've more or less decided to get the last of my bits out and then let her know to keep the deposit and then that's June covered and then I can move on. I'm such a non rebel lol...u probaly won't get ur deposit but if u want to hold onto the rent till she stumps up ur deposit if she didn't keep ur rent mon"

Well I've read up on it this evening and I have given her a months notice and that totals the same amount as my deposit, so as far as taking me to court (which she won't) if she wanted too, she has no case as she has the remaining rent in the form of my deposit and nothing else to pay, it would be different if I said I'll leave at the end of July and left now, she could pursue me for one months rent and still keep my deposit. So I am in a firm mind that I will not be paying her for June and just save up the money I would have used for my rent, until I move in with ads, yeah I'd prefer £450 back obviously but I'm just paying for nothing if I pay my rent for the next four weeks!!

The only thing I'm worried about is her harassing me at work etc, but the way I see it, if she hasn't still got my deposit that's her fault, not mine, she should have held it

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