We just moved into a new house and when we did the place was filthy - walls dirty,carpets muddy, cobwebs everywhere. We were told it would be clean before we moved in. Also, when we viewed the property I specifically asked if a big under-stairs storage area had damp, and the agent said no. However, on moving in, it is so damp the door is actually rotten (and because of this, very difficult to open) and whenever you touch the walls paint comes away on your hand.
We have thus had to spend lots of time on cleaning and decorating, and buy additional storage (it's a furnished flat) and I have not had time to work all week (I am freelance).
My mother reckons we are within our rights to ask for two weeks rent free to make up for the time and money we have spent on this, and I wondered what our prospects were.
Has anyone ever done this?
Does anyone work for a property management company?
Any Advice?
2007-07-02
20:57:39
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empanda
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