I'm a tenant.The flat we currently live has damp problem:we had mould growing on the blinds, shoes and other leather items.My partner has been having frequent chest infections,alergic reactions (that may be related to the mouldy air in the flat.Also there are other maintenance issues.
Last rent payment was made on 12th of September, and we handed in our notice on the 15th of September stating that we will be moving out on 15th of October, and agreeing to pay 3 days difference.Landlord is now demanding another month rent and refusing to return deposit.
Havind said all that we admit that we broke the contract, according to which we were suppose to hand in our notice the same day that the rent is paid.
Where do we legally stand in this situation, and does landlord has the right to keep the depositand demand full month rent?
Thanks.
2007-10-10 04:49:57 · 7 answers · asked by zuikis3 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Find a local firm (to you) of solicitors who will give you an hours free advice, or citizens advice - they may tell you to go to trading standards or some other body that can help you.
2007-10-10 05:03:55 · answer #1 · answered by psychoticgenius 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
In Florida, like most states-if the landlord has been given notice of damage to the apartment, not caused by you-they must fix all damages at thier expense in a timely manner, or you can legaly refuse to pay them. Especially if you develop health problems because the landlord is neglegent, you have the right to stop payment and even take them to court. However, I don't know how that works in England. In the states I would say you absolutely have the right to take him to court. Sue him for health bills or sue him to get him to fix the mold problems. Most certainly if you have to move out becuase of shoddy conditions, you get your deposit back, and don't owe him a cent. But do document everything. The condition when you moved in. When and where the damage has occured. and the condition you are leaving the place. The only down side is that potentialy the landlord could blame that damage on you if you didn't report it to him before you gave him notice of moving out. Then he could keep your deposit and ask for next months rent. or a prorate for as long as you stay over that month.
2007-10-10 12:02:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
depends on what the deposit was for
if it was a damage deposit then landlord only has right to keep deposit to repair damage. However if you will have to sue him to get it back and if your agreement says notice has to be given on a specific date then you are liable for another months rent.
however, if that is the case then you have given notice before the 12th October and can legally stay there until 12th November. I am sure he doesnt want you doing that, so talk to him.
2007-10-10 12:01:43 · answer #3 · answered by alatoruk 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would talk to a lawyer as you could probably sue for bad health because of damp that landlord should have sorted and threatening him with that may shut him up.
2007-10-10 11:59:57 · answer #4 · answered by willow 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Unfortunatley, we'd have to read the whole lease to see what your rights are under it. You did admit to breaking the lease early, so maybe he's right.
2007-10-10 11:59:31 · answer #5 · answered by tom 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, but your landlord is in the right here.
2007-10-10 12:00:15 · answer #6 · answered by savs 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
get a lwayer for the best help
2007-10-10 11:57:54 · answer #7 · answered by Michael M 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋