what are my accomodation rights? renting property - tenant has moved.
10-03-2008, 00:49
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what are my accomodation rights? renting property - tenant has moved.
i am renting a property from this guy who also used to stay in the flat, i used to pay him directly. however i have just come back from holiday and i recieved a text saying he has had to move as he hasnt been paying the rent..
all his stuff has gone and i guess along with my deposit...
what are my rights as i don't have any contractual agreement or paperwork listing me as a tenant with the company..
im going to give them a call tomorrow, but its a bit nerve wrecking as i could end up homeless 
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10-03-2008, 00:53
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Re: what are my accomodation rights? renting property - tenant has moved.
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10-03-2008, 00:55
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Re: what are my accomodation rights? renting property - tenant has moved.
Wait, so you were renting a property from someone who was renting the property?
Isn't that illegal?
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10-03-2008, 01:01
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Re: what are my accomodation rights? renting property - tenant has moved.
as far as i was aware it was all above board, but now i as i understand he has failed to pay the rent.
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10-03-2008, 01:02
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Re: what are my accomodation rights? renting property - tenant has moved.
Depends on the actual main tenant's tenancy agreement as to whether they are allowed to sub-let.
http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/...and_subtenants
Although, seeing as the actual tenant has scarpered... 
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10-03-2008, 01:04
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Re: what are my accomodation rights? renting property - tenant has moved.
Sort of, Druchii. It's sub-letting, which most tenancy agreements would explicitly state that you (the tenant) cannot do with the permission of the landlord. So it does look as though the guy has not only done a runner with unpaid rent, but also broke the tenancy agreement. None of this much helps you. I would seek legal advice from a housing law specialist. CAB can be good - can be crap though. Very variable.
[edit] Slightly beaten to it by Matt 
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10-03-2008, 09:06
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Re: what are my accomodation rights? renting property - tenant has moved.
Legally you probably have no rights
However, if you can afford the whole rent (and new deposit) the letting agency may allow you to take over the formal tenancy - saves them having to find a new tenant.
Unfortunately, if you have nothing in writing you won't even be able to sue the 'friend'.
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10-03-2008, 16:19
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Re: what are my accomodation rights? renting property - tenant has moved.
I would say you have no right to continue to reside there. Having said that,if you explain the situation,they may offer you the tenancy. Best to have a face to face meet rather than over the phone so that they can see who they are dealing with.
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15-06-2010, 10:01
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Re: what are my accomodation rights? renting property - tenant has moved.
You do not have any contract to prove your right and if you are renting property from already rental person i think that is illegal.
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16-06-2010, 08:45
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Re: what are my accomodation rights? renting property - tenant has moved.
squatter!!
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16-06-2010, 08:51
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Re: what are my accomodation rights? renting property - tenant has moved.
I think after looking at the thread dates they may have got it sorted by now, damn rude not to let us know though
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16-06-2010, 09:50
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Re: what are my accomodation rights? renting property - tenant has moved.
I love bumped threads, you get a reminder of all those member names from days gone by. Except of course when the thread is bumped by a scumbag signature spammer. 
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16-06-2010, 10:44
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Re: what are my accomodation rights? renting property - tenant has moved.
Ban was deftly executed though. 
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