Hi Guys,
I am hoping someone may be able to help. I am moving closer to my work area to make things easier for me and recently I went to view a room in a very nice place and was told I could have it. It was renting from a guy who claimed to be out on business alot and I viewed it while his girlfriend was there.
Originally I thought I was moving in that Sunday which I was certain he said but then it turned out to be the following as 'his parents were staying' so I assumed it was my confusion. Anyway, he was very hard to get hold of on occasions, often replying to my text the following day or having to call him more than once before he answered. Obviously I found this frustrating but since we had arranged a time, date and he knew I had arranged a van to take my things I didn't contemplate he would do what he did, just assumed he was a very busy person and working alot therefore didn't have lots of time on his hands. I thought this seemed a perfectly reasonable explanation as I am often
2007-06-30 07:43:16 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
very busy aswell and find answering calls or replying to texts straight away all the time incredibly impossible. Also since we made arrangements for my move I didn't think it too much of a big deal to discuss last bits and bobs as I knew we could do that on my first night as I was very happy and assumed he was!
Anyway- one day and a half before my move he sends me a text message, this is last night. It reads:
''Sorry I can no longer rent out the room, I apologise for any inconvenience but I have had some major personal problems last week which were out of my control. Once again I am really very sorry''
I've text him back saying it's a bit rude he didn't say so last week so I could find alternate accomodation and that he has now messed up my weeks work plus I've already arranged a van for my move for tomorrow which I have now had to cancel. On top of this I had told all my friends, family and work about my move and now need to book a hotel for tomorrow evening for work. I am livi
2007-06-30 07:47:35 · update #1
d. Is there anything I can do? Surely he is not legally entitled to do this??
Is he??
2007-06-30 07:48:09 · update #2
I live in the UK.
2007-06-30 07:50:44 · update #3
You had an oral contract with this man and in reliance on this contract acted to your detriment in going to a lot of trouble, making all sorts of arrangements and parting with a certain amount of your cash. In theory, you could sue him either for specific performance or for damages, but as you have no proof of the contract, not having obtained anything in writing, there is no point even thinking about it. This man will simply deny that there was any firm arrangement (and his girlfriend may well back him up).
Just put it down to experience and be glad that you didn't land yourself with such an unreliable landlord. I hope you get something better soon. This is a good time for house hunting, at the end of the academic year.
2007-06-30 08:39:29 · answer #1 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I assume you are in the UK ? ALWAYS !! Get a signed tenancy agreement with private lettings. I wouldn't advise house share rooms but more a bedsit at least or small studio. You need a minimum Assured Shorthold Tenancy whereby you will have some rights for the minimum period of 6 months safeguarded by the Housing Act. Don't let private landlords screw you around, I've just dragged one through the legal system and cost them thousands, when they thought they could just treat me as they pleased. And I am still in the property after 16 months from an original 6 month agreement. Now I call the shots. These mongrels are best being taught a lesson and hit where it hurts them most which is in the pocket. Go to the CAB for free legal assistance and advice with any future agreements first. Also your local council has an appointed residential tenancies officer who will help you.
2007-06-30 08:02:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to hear of your loss, I am not legally into things like this but, I believe if nothing is signed contractualy there no real legalities (speling probably wrong) on your side.
I would suggest make every move you can to "restablish" yourself and unfortunately with losses walk away from this situation asap. Hope things work out,
2007-06-30 08:02:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a claim for redress; go to it and put your foot down, not your money, and see where it goes.
It may also be a genuine mistake so you will have to give him the benefit of the doubt.
Good luck, come and stay with me if you get stuck.
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2007-06-30 07:48:19 · answer #4 · answered by Montgomery B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An oral contract is valid in law but not worth the paper it is written on. Get my meaning?
2007-06-30 10:05:14 · answer #5 · answered by Scouse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have nothing in writing to confirm the arrangements you made, I guess you are screwed
2007-06-30 07:51:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless you have something on paper you pretty much have no case...your word against his
2007-06-30 07:51:47 · answer #7 · answered by Andrew 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
and ?
i take it you didnt move in ?
nowhere unless you gave him some money or signed a contract
2007-06-30 07:47:45 · answer #8 · answered by bigsexydug 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Where are you, UK, USA??
2007-06-30 07:47:36 · answer #9 · answered by davetumalty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋