07-02-2011, 17:42 | #1 |
Long Island Iced Tea
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can i find contact details for who owns a property?
my GF lives in a flat, and it's rented through a letting agent.
we wish to leave as it's in a pretty bad state of disrepair and needs alot of plumbing work done to make it liveable year round, something which they're not willing to do until summer. the letting agent in question seems to be a slimy sort and wants us to find someone else to move in, or pay rent until such time as they find someone. i'm certain the owners aren't aware of the state the place is as it's been their request (apparently) that we stay/pay until someone else is found. he's not willing to give out such details, or arange a meeting with the owners, is there any way to circumvent him to find these details?
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07-02-2011, 17:47 | #2 |
Long Island Iced Tea
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bleugh looks like it's a property company anyway so they won't really care.
feel free to ignore this.
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07-02-2011, 18:49 | #3 |
Joey Tempest
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How long has she been there?
What is the state of her contract? Chances are you'll be able to get out of the contract easily enough.
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07-02-2011, 19:20 | #4 |
Absinthe
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Try the Land Registry
I think it costs a few Pounds, but will tell you the title holder of the property https://www.landregistry.gov.uk/www/...F0I4F7SB4G30C2 |
07-02-2011, 22:21 | #5 |
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Don't forget that you can report them to environmental health! I have done it in the past with a shoddy landlord as a student. With a notice from them and a few words with CAB you might be able to get out of the contract (unliveable etc)
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Long Island Iced Tea
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we've been without a bathroom due to pipes being frozen over christmas, and they've still not resolved the issue which caused it. they've not really got a leg to stand on, but i don't think the owners are aware of the issues as i don't think the letting agent has passed it on.
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08-02-2011, 00:18 | #7 | |
Joey Tempest
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If you know you don't have one then fair enough, if you're not sure then check the contract. Oh, and what Zirax said too! That is a VERY good idea, and possibly a lot quicker than 2 months notice.
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08-02-2011, 00:21 | #8 |
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Since the Landlord is under a duty of care to repair sanitary ware (i.e. the bathroom), they don't have a leg to stand on...
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/HomeAndC...ards/DG_189194 Go back to the agent and mention this to them, and that you'd be within your rights to take it further. That might give them the kick they need. This will probably also help with playing the 'Zirax card' |
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