New tenant changed their mind?
12:01 AM, 9th December 2024, 1 year ago
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I had a tenant about to move in and then changed their mind which I agreed to if they found a replacement. They have already paid a month’s rent and the deposit.
They told me they are not happy with an aspect of the flat.
What is the best way to proceed with this and is it costly to take court action?
There is a 6-month break clause in the contract so minus the deposit are they liable for 4 months’ rent?
I am new to this, but I have protected the deposit as required.
Any practical advice would be welcomed.
Maureen
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Member Since January 2015 - Comments: 1446 - Articles: 1
7:17 PM, 9th December 2024, About 1 year ago
Reply to the comment left by Graham Bowcock at 09/12/2024 – 12:02
Hopefully you have changed the locks!
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9:00 PM, 9th December 2024, About 1 year ago
If you have not had any expenses, give them the money back and let that be it. If you have incurred any expenses, give them the money back BUT also give them and invoice detailing all the expenses you wish to claim from them and give them 28 days to pay. If they don’t pay you use MCOL to take them to court (it will only be £35 as your expenses are likely to be less than £300) – it them becomes their problem as if they don’t pay you give them a CCJ which will bugger them up for 6 years. It is unlikely they will contest the invoice as they would them have to go to court (won’t cost you anything) and they are likely to lose.