Freehold Managers Unreasonable Fees for Subletting Consent
Hello everyone, especially the legal people amongst you.
I am in DESPERATE need of legal advice!
I am sure this has been discussed in one form or another before but I would like to make it very personal and specific to me if that is OK.
I have been in a virtual argument with my landlord for quite some time now.
I own an apartment which I let out (sub-let effectively) and MY landlord is insisting on money for :-
Subletting registration – £78
Sub letting consent – £48 (I think that’s the cost)
The registration is expected each and every time a new tenant moves in!
My argument is that this is totally unreasonable, unfair and extortionate!
Then they are trying to charge me £78 each and every time they send a letter. Now surely this is extortionate for something that cost pence to produce and a couple of pounds to administer.
Be damned if I know why I have both these company names on the letter heads / invoices.
I think there is a huge principal at point here and more so because of their bully tactics and lack of customer service.
In addition to this It seems that there is no legal way to challenge anything they choose to charge and that just cannot be right or fair!
PLEASE can someone help?
By the way I did go down the route of quoting a certain case where the judge stated that a fair and reasonable cost would be x,y,z. They chose to ignore that.
Time is short and costs are spiraling – please can we do something about these faceless, remorseless morons!? It literally makes me sick to my stomach.
Thanks
John Sweet
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1:05 PM, 29th May 2015, About 11 years ago
Reply to the comment left by “Mark Lynham” at “29/05/2015 – 10:20“:
Yes, but note that it’s not “advice” as I am not insured for that. However, my understanding of the position and my suggestions remain unchanged.
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4:11 PM, 29th May 2015, About 11 years ago
Reply to the comment left by “Mark Alexander” at “29/05/2015 – 13:05“:
i understand and thank you.. will try that and see what happens.
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4:21 PM, 4th June 2015, About 11 years ago
Reply to the comment left by “Simon Forgate” at “25/09/2014 – 21:30“:
I am taking Simarc to the small claims court now to refund me a few grands worth of charges plus interest, just getting the paper work sorted out. My solicitor tells me it will be a David vs Golioth situation and David will win! Actually quite looking forward to it lol
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4:46 PM, 4th June 2015, About 11 years ago
Reply to the comment left by “Rob ” at “04/06/2015 – 16:21“:
Is your solicitor doing this no win no fee? If so, and especially if you win, we may well be able to refer a lot of new business to him.
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5:45 PM, 4th June 2015, About 11 years ago
Hi Mark, Im actually doing it myself kind off. It small claims court, my solicitor who ive used for 12 years is doing the paper work for me for free (Shes nice to me like that) and then I will go to court. But to be honest I don’t think Simarc will see me in court because they will lose. I did actually think about looking into to setting up some sort of claims process for others when I win but not my forte! Maybe I will seek help on that idea when I win if your interested.
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6:02 PM, 4th June 2015, About 11 years ago
Reply to the comment left by “Rob ” at “04/06/2015 – 17:45“:
Yes I’m very interested. Please keep me updated.
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6:05 PM, 4th June 2015, About 11 years ago
Will do
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6:12 PM, 4th June 2015, About 11 years ago
Reply to the comment left by “Rob ” at “04/06/2015 – 18:05“:
I’m not convinced you would be able to represent clients in the Small Claims Court though without being qualified. I’m wondering, however, whether any “chose in action” could be assigned to you on the basis that you would then have an interest in claims and be in a position to be effectively representing yourself. I will do some digging.
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6:40 PM, 4th June 2015, About 11 years ago
Reply to the comment left by “Mark Alexander” at “04/06/2015 – 18:12“:
I dont think id want to represent anyone in court other than myself to be honest id rather let a solicitors firm handle it.
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9:05 AM, 5th June 2015, About 11 years ago
Reply to the comment left by “Mark Alexander” at “04/06/2015 – 18:12“:
Theres a procedure called a ‘mckenzie friend’ for helping litigants. the small claims procedure is meant to be informal!