Category Archives: Readers problems

Readers problems

Who is responsible for returning the deposit – landlord or agent?

tenancy deposit protection

If an agent fails to protect the deposit and then goes bust, can the tenant claim from the landlord? Or does it have to be from the agent?

What happens if the tenant gives notice but then doesn’t leave?

houses

A tenant gives notice and then changes his mind. What options are available to the landlord in this situation?

Landlord wants tenants out but deposit is lost

houses

This tenant has had a notice served on him by his landlord but suspects it is invalid. He also believes his tenancy deposit is unprotected.

Agent seeking commission from tenants leaving early

Houses

Here is a blog clinic question from Peter, who is a tenant Please help. We are tenants with 3 year lease with a two year break clause and we have to leave due to an employment situation. We have 15 months left on the lease. The Landlord has agreed to release us from the lease,…

Asking agents for the landlords address

house

Have these agents properly complied with Helen’s request to be provided with her landlords address under the Landlord & Tenant Act.

What about saving clauses for s21(1) notices?

houses

Saving clauses for section 21 notices have been effectively approved for s21(4) but what about s21(1)?

Must departing tenant pay extra rent when it is already paid in advance?

rented property

A tenant wants to leave but her landlord is demanding payment up to the day she leaves, even though she has paid in advance.