BoomChikkaBoom
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I don't know about Scotland, but where I live a landlord cannot take you to court for non-payment without having registered first ... but not being registered does not affect either their ability or right to collect rent. It only affects their ability to take you to court for it.
Unregistered landlords here solve this problem by quickly registering before their court date.
If your landlord has been evading paying the 20% fee by not registering, it is your duty to report him. Let the government sort it out with him if he is not a resident landlord.
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ok, I just looked this up, and you are not responsible for paying rent while an RPN is imposed .... BUT your landlord can appeal and you may have to pay the back rent if he wins, and the order only lasts until he is properly registered.
I love how everyone is going on about you "cheating" him. He broke the law AND is cheating the council or goverment out of their money ... but you are now the bad guy, lol. |
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Muga Wa Kabbz
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Do what's right and pay your rent. Also, it's your legal obligation to report him if he is not registered. Perhaps, there could be a possiblity that he's not the real owner of the property but he is just managing it for someone. So, before you rock the boat, investigate further, other wise you might end up embarassed and being sued or jailed for making false claims. |
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Donna M
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I don't know about the law in Scotland - but has your landlord been a bad one? If not (and it doesn't sound like he has) then pay the man the money you owe him and stop trying to get money for nothing. |
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la.bruja0805
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If you paid a months rent as deposit then you could argue that the amount will cover your final rent. If he is unregistered then he is unlikely to take you to court, I think you have to kiss goodbye to rent paid so far, in all fairness you have been living in his property whether he is registered or not |
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efes_haze
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I reckon a visit to the Citizen's Advice Bureau is required.
Be sure of your ground. |
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MR MONEY
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You only have one more month, I think you should pay. |
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karena k
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If you have a contract with him you are bound by that. In nearly all rentals 28days notice is required if breaking a lease or vacating. Your obligation is to do the right thing by him as he has by you. |
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Bob G
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You agreed to pay for the use of the property, didn't you? Is there some justifiable reason to not pay such as the property is unlivable? If not, you have to keep your word. Turn it around and imagine in your shoes how you would feel about it were you the landlord. Do you want people to feel it is right to cheat you?
Just do the honorable thing and pay the rent as agreed. |
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Snot Me
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if there was a written contract then you have to pay verbal then just do one |
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Happy 07
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Well i wouldnt pay it i would say kiss my ****. |
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hans2
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if you have signed a contract then you should pay him. you can be cheeky and tell him you're not paying for that reason. he cant do anything about it as you say he isnt registered so he cant get anything put by your name and by the time he gets it to go to court, you'll be gone and the court wont be able to do anything about it. |
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