I typed a long post, but suddenly seemed to disappear! (apologies in case the previous attempted post was successful and there is some repeat here)
1 year later from original post, no repossession took place and I stayed at the flat continuing to pay rent on contract no problems....until now when fixed lease has ended. Refused to continue renting paying a higher rental price without a new contract. (Landlord doesn't want to pay the taxes and fees)
So, it is that worrisome time again.........will I get my deposit back?
But troubles done end there.
To avoid the problems of renting a flat with similar problems (e.g. landlord behind paying fees, not paying taxes, suspect may not return deposit) what can a tenant do to protect themselves realistically without placing themselves out of the market to rent somewhere?
1. Get the lands registry document
This document is v useful to know who the landlord(s) are, what structural work may have been done or is currently being done to the property affecting tenancy, if the property is under a mortgage etc....
Any more?
Is it normal for:
- landlord to provide full address details on contract?
- landlord and tenant to provide ID card copies to keep when signing contract?
- tenants to request for mortgage lender's consent? (every agent I've spoken too from different agencies are telling me I won't be able to find any landlord who will provide this)
- tenants to request term that deposit is immediately returned at time of handing back keys to property? (assuming no property damage of course)
Has anyone ever had to try getting the deposit back from landlord (who was keeping it unfairly after the lease) with success? and with no success? Can anyone share their experience?