rudbekia13
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| 13 Jun 2008 11:18:15 |
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I signed up new tenants on 2nd May 2008 for a property in Scotland. It is a six month Short Assured Tenancy. The tenant paid a months rent and a deposit equivalent to a months rent in cash. Part of the terms of the agreement was that rent was to be paid by Standing Order in advance on the 2nd of each month. The first payment was due on the 2nd June. This payment has not been made. Thinking that maybe this was an oversight I tried to contact the tenant on her mobile telephone. The phone did not ring out and all I got was a message saying that "It has not been possible to connnect your call please try later". As a result I went down to the flat to see if she could be contacted there. There was no one at home but on looking through the windows the flat appeared to be unoccupied. It could be seen that the burglar alarm was not set but as the electricity is on a pre payment meter it is possible that there is no electricity to power the alarm. A note was put through the door asking her to contact me. I ahve visited the flat on a number of occassions and nothing has changed. Mail has arrived and not been collected suggesting that no one has been to the flat.
Can anyone advise what action can be taken if I cannot find the tenant. I have got parental addresses and work details but I am concerned that any action I take by trying to contact them this way may be construed as harrassment. I appreciate that she may be away on holiday but the flat looks as though no one has actually moved in. At this stage I am seeking advice as to what my rights are and when action can be taken. |
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Ann-Marie
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| 13 Aug 2008 10:58:27 |
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Hi
I'm very interested to know what has happend with regards to your situation. I have a very similar situation with one of my properties. I have asked the letting agent for the tenants work contact details so i can find out if they are still working for the company.
I intend to entre the property at the weekend and take back posetion |
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ANEAGLETALL
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| 09 Oct 2008 21:18:40 |
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DON'T DO ANYTHING STUPID. GET LEGAL ADVICE AND GO TO CAB FOR ADVICE.
WE DO THINGS DIFFERRNT IN LONDON YOU DO NOT WANT TO KNOW. WE TAKE THE LAW INTO OURS. AS THE MORTGAGE NEEDS TO BE PAID.
MONEY IS THE KEY NONE IT MEANS OUT TENANT GOES.
SO GO TO CAB THEY ARE VERY GOOD FOR ADVICE IT IS YOUR NUMBER ONE STOP.
LET ME KNOW HOW YOU GET ON.
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Devallon
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| 11 Nov 2008 01:57:12 |
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Scottish law may be different from English on such a subject, but more important is your lease agreement. If you are allowed to repossess, do it. Change the locks and forget it !
Get a new tenant who will pay. |
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