I moved out of a rented property a couple of months ago after 1 year. I cleaned the carpets and made good any damages as the agreement. I have now been told that a some of money from my deposit is being held back to pay for a contractor to tidy the garden. The check out inventory says "a number of leaves on lawn" & "borders slightly untidy". That's fine it was Autumn and there were leaves about so I'm happy for it to be tidied. But now I have found out that the new tenants haven't had any contactor visit to do this work. My question is How long from my check date does this work need to be done? Just a bit worried I'm going to be charged for the next tenants mess!
2007-01-18 23:31:41 · 4 answers · asked by fleas99 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Generally the landlord has 30 days to render an accounting of the deductions from your deposit and pay you the balance or render a bill if the deposit isn't sufficient. If he fails to do that within the 30 days, he relinquishes the right to withhold any of the deposit.
When (or even if) he gets the work done isn't a factor; he just needs to settle with you within 30 days. If he's already settled accounts with you, the issue is closed as far as you are concerned.
Contact your local CAB for assistance.
2007-01-18 23:46:04 · answer #1 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your landlord has a 'reasonable' time in which to hold your deposit before s/he must return it. I think its about 6 - 8 weeks Certainly you should have had your deposit back by now.
Write to your landlord, set out everything clearly - what you have done, any photos that you took when you moved out, the wording on the nventory that was done when you moved out and a note of any verbal discussion that you had - eg phone calls.
Tell him that as no work was carried out as stated by him when you left the property, your deposit must be returned in full within 7 days from the date of your letter.
I should also make an appointment with Citizens Advice and let them guide you through a small claims process, but if you write to him in the first instance, and tell him that you will pursue him through the court for the debt, this may not be necessary.
Hope this helps
2007-01-19 01:08:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't have thought that it matters.
Ih your exlandlord has stated that he is keeping back some of your deposit to pair for maintenance to the Garden then thats the end of it.
He gives you back the portion of the deposit agreed and keeps the rest to pay for the garden repairs. When he gets it done os not your problem as your contract with him is over and was fullfilled when you came to a financial settlement.
2007-01-18 23:39:19 · answer #3 · answered by angie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you may be.You may have to take the landlord to small claims court.Don't wait too long.
2007-01-19 00:13:56 · answer #4 · answered by Tom B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋