can i find contact details for who owns a property?

karbon · 07-02-2011, 17:42

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?

karbon · 07-02-2011, 17:47

bleugh looks like it's a property company anyway so they won't really care.

feel free to ignore this.

SidewinderINC · 07-02-2011, 18:49

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.

FakeSnake · 07-02-2011, 19:20

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

Zirax · 07-02-2011, 22:21

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)

karbon · 07-02-2011, 23:41

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Originally Posted by SidewinderINC

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.

3 years, and 6 months through a 4th 12 month lease.

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.

SidewinderINC · 08-02-2011, 00:18

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Originally Posted by karbon

3 years, and 6 months through a 4th 12 month lease.

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.

If you're 6 months in, you're probably able to get out with 2 months notice. In the last 4 years I've not had a contract without a "6 month breakout" clause.

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.

Mark · 08-02-2011, 00:21

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'

07-02-2011, 17:42	#1
karbon Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Glasvegas Posts: 475	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? __________________

07-02-2011, 17:47	#2
karbon Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Glasvegas Posts: 475	bleugh looks like it's a property company anyway so they won't really care. feel free to ignore this. __________________

07-02-2011, 18:49	#3
SidewinderINC Joey Tempest Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gravesend. Posts: 2,751	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. __________________ No Sig.

07-02-2011, 19:20	#4
FakeSnake Absinthe Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Devonshire Posts: 1,143	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
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	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)

08-02-2011, 00:21	#8
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	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'