hp006 Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Sure this is not the best site to ask but im sure someone may know the answer. My tenant has moved out today and i know have the following problems damage wise: The bathroom floor is completely smashed, the windows frames have cigarette burns in them, the fence is broken, door bell is broken, drilled holes threw my house, this is just from what i know now. They have also taken some of my property being wardrobes, curtains, lampshades among a few other things. I have a £600 deposit but this is not going to cover the damage let alone the bits that have been taken. With regards to the property taken presumably this is theft as they did not have permission take them? The inspection is tomorrow at 10 so just wanted some advice cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest johnwd Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 i know when i moved into a property that had oven fridge and wardrobes and a sofa in if i damaged them i would have to replace them but i did have to get house insurance from the letting agency before i could move in so it was covered for them did u go through a agency or just let it private Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcarrter21 Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 small claims court? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 O dear, Try renting to students, they do most of that stuff. Thieft should be reported to the police. The rest small claims i would guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Make sure you take plenty of pictures with a good quality camera when you do the inspect. Do you have pictures of the property before? As if you need to go to small claims court you will need evidence. Approach them first about this and ask for the money for damage etc. If they are reluctant to pay (which chances are they will be) then advise you will take them to the small courts to recover the extra money, in the meantime hold onto the £600. If you have photo's of the place before you let it to them, take it with you as proof. Let the tenants see this, seeing that you have proof might make them reconsider going to court & wasting your time. Good Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
far Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 in reality its usually difficult resolving these issues, particularly if you dont have the forwarding address of the old tenants. You may have to just suck it up as a cost. If it went through a rental agency you could contact them. You may want to ask them for a forwarding address (for you to post them their deposit cheque back wink wink ;-) ) prior to addressing the problems with them so at least you have this in hand before you send the battleships in good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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