Unsigned Inventory

[kregrs]

Following on from my recent saga to obtain receipts from my previous Letting Agent, I asked them for a copy of the inventory signed by myself. They have provided a copy, via pdf, but unfortunately I cannot find my signature on it. Where do I go from here? The LA has stated that as far as they are concerned it is now the end of the matter. If anyone with some knowledge of what I should do wishes to have a look at the inventory, I'm happy to email a copy to them, but as its pdf I'm told I can't upload it?

I also have a copy of an addendum of the pet deposit, for which they refuse to produce receipts for carpet cleaning, and say that unless I can prove the carpets were cleaned proffessionally then it is non refundable, again if anyonw wishes to have a look I can forward it on to them.

My main concern is the inventory though, if, as it seems to be unsigned (or they refuse to provide a signed copy), what do I do next, and what could I expect to acheive?

Any help greatly appreciated,

Thanks

[kregrs]

Anyone?

[kregrs]

Could someone just confirm whether this is an ok reply to send to my ex LA regarding return of deposit/inventory?


Thankyou for your prompt reply. You state that you feel this is the end of matter, unfortunately I do not feel this is the case. You were asked to provide a copy of the signed inventory, which whilst you have provided a copy of an inventory for Brackenwood Crescent, it is not a copy of an inventory signed by myself. I have been advised that without an inventory signed by myself you have no basis on which to make any deductions from my deposit, as there is no proof that the property was in any worse state when left, than it was when the tenancy was taken on. If you do have a copy of an inventory agreed with, and signed by myself, at the beginning of the tenancy, please supply this as previously requested.
Please be aware that unless you are able to provide me with a copy of the signed inventory as previously requested numerous times, that I dispute the deductions made from my deposit and require you to return the balance of the deposit within the next 7 days. If you are unable to supply the requested document and do not return the balance then I shall not hesitate to take action via the small claims court to recover the money from yourselves.
I trust that you will give this matter your prompt attention.

[Esio Trot]

Originally Posted by kregrs

... You were asked to provide a copy of the signed inventory, which whilst you have provided a copy of an inventory for Brackenwood Crescent, it is not a copy of an inventory signed by myself. I have been advised that without an inventory signed by myself you have no basis on which to make any deductions from my deposit ...

A signed inventory is not necessarily a requirement. You may have been provided with a copy at the start of the tenancy, and it may have listed both contents, fixtures and fittings, and the condition thereof. If you were given the opportunity to comment on this and failed to do so, provided that the LA has evidence of providing the opportunity (which you failed to act upon) you are on weak ground as the copy provided would be deemed extant.

Consider the above and you may wish to amend your letter.

[kregrs]

I was not given the opportunity to comment on it. On the day that I signed the tenancy I was given an envelope with various bits of paperwork in, including the inventory but no mention was made of the inventory at all. So no opportunity was given to comment on it. I was only going on the advice given in other posts.