Razzle
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put it all in writing...have a paper trail that shows you are being responsible and aware of the problems in the building. point out its in their benefit for the owner to put these things right. Make sure you can prove its was like this before you moved in.
landlords are never fast at paying out for things to be done..especially if you've only just moved in. |
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critter man
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even better than that take photos so that your protected along with the inventory |
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blu_drgn25
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Make sure that you get pictures and video and get everything documented that the damage was already there. If you have to send a certifed letter requiring them to sign for it. That way they can not say you didn't send them something. You need to make sure that you keep copies of everything so you do not get screwed. If you do fix something yourself because they won't make sure you keep copies of it so you can get them to pay for it, even if you have to take them to court. I would keep bugging them, call everyday if you have to, until they fix these problems. |
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OriginalBubble
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When you moved into the property you should have had an inventory, make sure all the defects are noted on that and you should be fine |
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blondespeks@btinternet.com
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write alog of everything u have noticed get a copy for u a copy for letting agent and a copy for ur landlord . Put dates ect on these send them off write a cover note on each of these explaining why u have done this , u should aslo go find a website for the tennants association there is 1 out there soz dont know web address but play abouot with words on ur search engine u will find something i am sure of this. let ur landlord ect know that ur going to get on the phine to these people and ur solicitor if it is not sorted they are your landlord u ahve rights to live in a nice comfortable secure surrounding Good luck with it all x |
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amandafofanda66
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Write and mail a dated letter telling them of the problems and keep a copy of it for yourself. Also keep any voicemails they leave you. |
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Chariddie
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notify your insurance |
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JillPinky
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As OriginalB said, you should have had an inventory when you took over the house. If you did not, I suggest you complete a list of all that is wrong with the property. Date and sign it and send it to the letting agents, remembering to keep a copy for yourself. Unless you can hand deliver it, I would suggest posting it by recorded delivery. |
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Get it Together
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Yeah you should nag them and keep doing it until they do something about it to shut you up. Don't let them take advantage of you. Take pictures, write a list and go visit in person with said pictures and list. Know the hierarchy of these people. If you can't get satisfaction with the letting agent. Let them know you will personally visit the landlord. Don't act snotty with an attitude, be courteous, and professional. Let them you mean business. |
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Dwayne P
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if you are in the us contact whats called the rent board they will investgate and try to make the landlord fix the problem |
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wish I were
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That's why you make a list of everything wrong with the apt. BEFORE you move in and have the apt. mgr. sign it. Then they can't blame you. |
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g.m
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put it in writting that you will be with holding next months rent untill the conditions are noted by the leting agent and they are started to be amended |
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Aaron S
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Hi there...I have had several properties I have rented out from time to time. The first thing you always want to do is do a walk-through. You make notes of everything you find, to be a problem, and give the lending agent see this, and sign off on this before you sign any rental agreement.
Unfortunately...you did not do this, and are now at their mercy in a way, as they can certainly claim you did this damage.
I am afraid there really is not much you can do, if they want to be jerks about it. I am not sure of the laws where you are, but here in the states, people end up in court over issues such as these...
Personally, I would look for a new place...and if they want to take you to court, you can bring in pictures, and explain that it was not adequate living arrangements...explain your concerns about the locks, and bring in all your pictures. Also note every call you make that does not get returned, and if possible record the conversations on tape, letting them know of course your are recording the conversation. |
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brenda4ever
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write a letter and keep a copy for yourself.
if they still don't respond write another letter
keep copy. if nothing is done about it, you have proof that you have contacted them in writing |
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GRUMPY
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DOCUMENT EVERYTHING right now. Take pictures use a video camera. When you doing this make sure you include a picture or two using a newspaper DATED SHOWING so they can't say that you just took the pictures. I can't believe that you didn't pick up on this when you viewed the house. Don't TELL me you DIDN'T see this place BEFORE you rented it. And last to heck with calling the Realtor, GO THERE in person. CONFRONT them in the open and hopefully there will be a prospective client with them when you do. You'll get their attention real quick. |
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comtnman2003
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You should have filled out a pre inspection report listing all the damage current at the time of move in. That report would then make sure that you are not responsible for damage existing at move in. As for the mold and the saftey factor I know here in the US you can get out of a lease with your money refunded if the house is deemed uninhabitable as far as health and saftey goes. |
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cmssko
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See if you can get the contact information for the actual landlord.
I wouldn't stop calling them until these things were repaired. |
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theizzardking
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get a disposeable camera and take photo's along with a witness the letting agent is correct in telling you to deal with the land lord for it is his duties to see to these thing thier only an agent meaning they are really only a messenger between the tow of you so take photo's and a written account of your problems i'd also save a copy of this post as well as it's dated seeing as you just moved in it should be fine with just the pictures the sooner the better |
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peteandredhammer
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all the little things like that are down to you appart from the cracks in the doors and windows sorry, you should have looked at the property befor you decided to rent it that was your choice |
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phil
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I've been there myself, I moved into a rented property and there was a load things needed doing. I was lucky because my house was managed by an estate agent whom I knew personally, but not everybody has that luxury.
But I would say to them either fix the problens, or you will report them to the council and the estate agents ombudsman.
Good Luck |
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trac2100
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there has to be a landlord tenant act in england, and a board that supervises it, look them up, its your right |
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marty_hstn
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Getting items resolved by the landlord after the fact can be a problem. Especially since you are dealing with him/her thru a leasing agent. But you brought up an important point - when the contract ends you do not want to be blamed for these items and thus, end up losing your deposit.
I recommend that you make a listing of all of the items that need to be addressed and send them to the leasing agent via registered mail. Also, take photos of the most pressing items so that you can substantiate your position once the lease expires.
In the event your leasing agent does not reply in a timely manner, send them another registered letter advising them of your intent to address the most pressing items in your previous letter.
In the future, make sure that all outstanding work items are on paper prior to your move-in. That way it would be difficult for them to keep your deposit. |
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