Letting agents behaviour!

Letting agents behaviour!

16:05 PM, 29th September 2014, About 10 years ago 12

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I am currently letting a 3 bed property to 2 reliable tenants. I wanted to cancel my contract with the letting agent as I recently relocated back to UK after being away for 12 years. They tell me due to the tenants having been found from their agency, I cannot cancel the contract until after 4 years if the same tenants remain. There is no mention of this 4 year arrangement on the contract I have with them.  Letting agents behaviour!

They are asking for a fee of over £1,000 to remain on a ‘let only’ contract where basically they do nothing. They have not been good agents and although I may have to submit to this fee the tenants have now asked if a 3rd person can move into the property.

Am I obliged to inform the agent or can I allow the 3rd tenant to move in and charge extra rent that would be paid directly to me? The tenant is the girlfriend of the existing tenant so I feel confident there would be minimum risk.

Thank you and appreciate your advice.

Regards

Jacqueline


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Jacqueline Davies

16:33 PM, 15th November 2014, About 9 years ago

Hi all,
We digressed slightly on this point but I wanted to share with everyone out there that I had a positive outcome by 'digging my heels in' on the matter of a reputable letting agency trying to get away with charging me over 1k for terminating my management contract with them. I signed the agreement with them in September and after they pointed out their t&c to me which had only been issued in October, they had no choice but to recant the charge. Just wanted to assure people that it is worth sticking to your guns if in dispute in case of similar circumstances whereby you believe you are correct. Good luck!!!

Rob Crawford

17:23 PM, 15th November 2014, About 9 years ago

Ah, yes we found a rabbit hole and off we went down the HMO route!! Firstly it's great that you have had the courage to confront the letting agent and won! Secondly great that you have communicated back to us with such positive outcome. So many don't - thanks. All the best for the future.

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