Landlord problems.
Discussion
I am tired, and emotionally exhausted, so please excuse the copy and past from my Facebook page. Just removed a few names.
Can anyone offer advice on this situation please.
Well, looks like we are going to have massive problems with our soon to be ex landlord.
We have recently found a new house, and housing benefits have agreed to pay rent on our old property, and new property, for 4 weeks, to allow us to transition slowly, due to my daughters special needs, and my wife needing adaptions, due to her disabilities.
We handed our 4 weeks notice in today, and our landlord has kicked off.
He still wants his 4 weeks money, but says he is coming on monday, with 2 others, to remove us immediately, and change the locks.
We have pointed out that this is illegal, and if he does so, he will be reported to the police, and any payment to him, from the housing people will stop immediately.
The council, have also tried to tell them they are acting illegally.
So on Monday it looks like me, verses his goons, in a war of words.
We really wanted this to be out home for a long time, but things turned sour, when he refused to do repairs.
And he has snapped, now we have found a new home.
Wish me luck, I intend to go down fighting, if that is what it takes.
My wife, and the kids, will be moved to a safe place.
And from some of the horror stories I have found out about this guy, a bit of muscle may be required. Rather than legal and clever words.
Ever feel like you are living in a soap opera?
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Can anyone offer advice on this situation please.
Well, looks like we are going to have massive problems with our soon to be ex landlord.
We have recently found a new house, and housing benefits have agreed to pay rent on our old property, and new property, for 4 weeks, to allow us to transition slowly, due to my daughters special needs, and my wife needing adaptions, due to her disabilities.
We handed our 4 weeks notice in today, and our landlord has kicked off.
He still wants his 4 weeks money, but says he is coming on monday, with 2 others, to remove us immediately, and change the locks.
We have pointed out that this is illegal, and if he does so, he will be reported to the police, and any payment to him, from the housing people will stop immediately.
The council, have also tried to tell them they are acting illegally.
So on Monday it looks like me, verses his goons, in a war of words.
We really wanted this to be out home for a long time, but things turned sour, when he refused to do repairs.
And he has snapped, now we have found a new home.
Wish me luck, I intend to go down fighting, if that is what it takes.
My wife, and the kids, will be moved to a safe place.
And from some of the horror stories I have found out about this guy, a bit of muscle may be required. Rather than legal and clever words.
Ever feel like you are living in a soap opera?
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Driver101 said:
You've handed in your notice of 4 weeks and you are falling out with the landlord as he wants to be paid for the next 4 weeks?
Isn't that what should happen and is happening? Is there a break down in communication somewhere?
Landlord wants paying for next 4 weeks, but wants his house back immediately.Isn't that what should happen and is happening? Is there a break down in communication somewhere?
Driver101 said:
I fully read the post, smart arse.
You see the bit where he say he still "wants" his next 4 weeks rent, not has got his money? I'd expect the rent would already be paid as it is paid one month in advance.
There is no reason for the landlord to kick off if he is getting his money. I'm sure most landlords are well rehearsed with people coming and going. It's not an unusual situation, but their behaviour is.
The only reason a landlord would get in a panic is they felt they weren't getting their money.
If he knows he is getting his money, there is no justification in his behaviour.
It was just a simple question that didn't merit the snarky reply.
Housing benefit is payed one month in arrears.You see the bit where he say he still "wants" his next 4 weeks rent, not has got his money? I'd expect the rent would already be paid as it is paid one month in advance.
There is no reason for the landlord to kick off if he is getting his money. I'm sure most landlords are well rehearsed with people coming and going. It's not an unusual situation, but their behaviour is.
The only reason a landlord would get in a panic is they felt they weren't getting their money.
If he knows he is getting his money, there is no justification in his behaviour.
It was just a simple question that didn't merit the snarky reply.
Called 101, they have logged it, and said it will be prioritized if we 999 them on Monday, due to vulnerable disabled people in the house.
My priority this weekend, is move as much stuff as possible, in our car.
We will try to have the place empty by the end of tomorrow, don't think it's possible, but I'll try anyway.
My priority this weekend, is move as much stuff as possible, in our car.
We will try to have the place empty by the end of tomorrow, don't think it's possible, but I'll try anyway.
Just got the internet on at our new place today.
After talking to the council, and Social Services, due to my wifes disabilities, the decision was made to move out over last weekend.
The council classed it as an illegal eviction, due to the landlords threats.
We do not know if he is stupid, or just a crook.
The council explained that a 4 week housing benefit crossover would be happening, after he contacted them, due to us handing in our notice.
His claim was, as we had a new landlord, we had forfeited our tenancy, and therefore he was reclaiming his house, for insurance reasons.
The council explained how the crossover works, but he would have none of it.
He did turn up, with another guy, but was met by me, in an empty house. Following the councils advice, I handed him our keys, and walked away.
The council had me sign some forms Monday afternoon, and stopped paying him immediately.
Yes we could have stayed, called the police, and fought him legally, but we do not have the time, or energy for that battle.
After talking to the council, and Social Services, due to my wifes disabilities, the decision was made to move out over last weekend.
The council classed it as an illegal eviction, due to the landlords threats.
We do not know if he is stupid, or just a crook.
The council explained that a 4 week housing benefit crossover would be happening, after he contacted them, due to us handing in our notice.
His claim was, as we had a new landlord, we had forfeited our tenancy, and therefore he was reclaiming his house, for insurance reasons.
The council explained how the crossover works, but he would have none of it.
He did turn up, with another guy, but was met by me, in an empty house. Following the councils advice, I handed him our keys, and walked away.
The council had me sign some forms Monday afternoon, and stopped paying him immediately.
Yes we could have stayed, called the police, and fought him legally, but we do not have the time, or energy for that battle.
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