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I moved into a rented flat, Assured Short Tenancy in April 2010, and have a couple of problems with the agent and landlord. This is the first time I have used a Letting Agent as I rented direct from a landlord previously.
The first thing the Agent made me sign before he would let me have the keys was a Section 21 Notice dated 15th February 2011. Although I have a 12 tenancy agreement, he says I must confirm to him in writing before 15th February 2011 whether or not I will be taking a new 12month lease, if I do not he will issue the Section 21 Notice on that date. Is this right and legal. He has never given me an inventory and he did not do one when the last tenant moved, he actually asked the tenant to do one and drop it in the office. Should I have to give him 2 months notice if I wish to renew my contract or If I should wish to move.
I have found that the Agent has not put my Deposit in a Tenancy Deposit Scheme and he says the Landord will not allow it as it costs about £90 to do so.
I have found out from the previous tenant that he did not protect his deposit either and when he moved, the Agent the Agent took £300 from his deposit for cleaning the flat but the cleaning was never done. When the tenant said he wanted the £300 back the Agent threatened to use his barrister to sue him. The Agent has very posh offices but he appears not to be a member of professional bodies such as Arla. I have checked his website and it shows nothing.
What is the best way for me to protect my deposit. I do not wish to stay here with this Agent and Landlord. Should I with hold my last month's rent anyway.
Any advice welcome
Loring
I moved into a rented flat, Assured Short Tenancy in April 2010, and have a couple of problems with the agent and landlord. This is the first time I have used a Letting Agent as I rented direct from a landlord previously.
The first thing the Agent made me sign before he would let me have the keys was a Section 21 Notice dated 15th February 2011. Although I have a 12 tenancy agreement, he says I must confirm to him in writing before 15th February 2011 whether or not I will be taking a new 12month lease, if I do not he will issue the Section 21 Notice on that date. Is this right and legal. He has never given me an inventory and he did not do one when the last tenant moved, he actually asked the tenant to do one and drop it in the office. Should I have to give him 2 months notice if I wish to renew my contract or If I should wish to move.
I have found that the Agent has not put my Deposit in a Tenancy Deposit Scheme and he says the Landord will not allow it as it costs about £90 to do so.
I have found out from the previous tenant that he did not protect his deposit either and when he moved, the Agent the Agent took £300 from his deposit for cleaning the flat but the cleaning was never done. When the tenant said he wanted the £300 back the Agent threatened to use his barrister to sue him. The Agent has very posh offices but he appears not to be a member of professional bodies such as Arla. I have checked his website and it shows nothing.
What is the best way for me to protect my deposit. I do not wish to stay here with this Agent and Landlord. Should I with hold my last month's rent anyway.
Any advice welcome
Loring
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