i need to write a letter to the council to explain why i refuse to pay my over due rent, reason being that they gave me the keys to the property 2 weeks before the tenancy agreement on my old house ran out, and they refused to help pay for both properties, which is reasonable but surely i cant be held responsible? im a single mum currently out of work and would really appreciate any help, all i want is for them to waive the charge of 2 weeks rent, as it wasnt my fault they had to give me the keys 2 weeks early as the new property was no where near in a state for me and my young son to live in, and desperately needed decorating before it became inhabitable...
2007-03-27 04:01:04 · 3 answers · asked by KELLY F 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Are you saying that the entire payment is overdue or just the amount for the two weeks? I would really examine your lease agreement and see if it states that the new property was leased to you when the keys were given to you. Probably so since they gave you the keys. And if so, then you are responsible for the two weeks whether you lived there yet or not. I would definitely use this unfortunate experience as a lesson in the future to prevent something like this from happening to you. The laws and regulations on this differ from state to state so it might not hurt to do some research and perhaps seek advice from an attorney that offers free consultations. Not saying that you need to hire an attorney, this would cost more than the 2 weeks rent and cause more stress than you already have...just try to get some legal advice from someone that is familiar with the laws on this where you live. As for the letter that you are going to write, I think the best thing to say is the truth. You can explain to them that you did not understand what was going on and that you are not trying to get out of your obligation to pay, but there was a misunderstanding. I wouldn't say too much in the letter about being a single mother that is currently un-employed because this might make them think that you are just trying to get out of paying it because you are having a hard time financially. And also try to sound as nice as possible because showing anger will get you nowhere. I'd just write a short letter stating that you want to do whatever you can to make sure that this is taken care of and that although there was a misunderstanding that you want to know if there is some way that they can work with you so that you can take care of your obligations..you can even add the fact that you are a single mother and are seeking employment but you realize that you need to take care of it as soon as possible. Just be honest and sincere and they will respect this. Don't sound argumentive as this will get you started off with them on the wrong foot. More than likely you will have to pay for the two weeks but hopefully they will work with you so you can maybe make payments to get caught up. Good luck to you. Hope it works out and things start looking up as far as employment...I know it's very hard to be a single mother..but just try to remain strong and things will work out and get better...it usually does as long as you are doing your best to do what's right. Hope my answer is some help to you.
2007-03-27 06:01:34 · answer #1 · answered by Brenda M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Remember this is the council your dealing with, they havent heard of common sense. Seriously though get an appointment at your local citizens advice bureau they should be able to advise and/or deal with it on your behalf.
Good luck
2007-03-27 16:58:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
move out of your house and move far away thtats what i did
2007-03-27 11:06:36 · answer #3 · answered by chrisyrusell 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋