I'm so glad that it is all sorted. There are some real dodgy landlords out there, and I just wish that this site was more widely known about!

After going through a 3 yr nightmare myself with a previous landlord, I know that minor discrepancies like this do not always affect a judgement, the only advice I can give (which served me very well) is hold on to ALL paperwork relating to this case no matter what it is, even if you have to put it into storage.

Thanks so much for your help MrShed

Thanks Bigmac!

As far as I know there isn't

Yes it went to crown court we had barristers and everything, he offered £8,000 so I wasn't awarded anything. Originally he was told to pay me £50 pcm but has defaulted for 1 year + and I guess my solicitors have it in writing. I think the courts have chased him for the costs (£30,000+). I just wonder if he made an offer to settle and I accepted, does that make it any easier to get the money? Surely he cannot offer to settle and then ignore it. Many thanks for replying.

Oh well, I've given that a try, thank you anyway!

Hi, I'm new here and I love the site. I wondered if anyone can advise me.... In 2005 I was illegally evicted. In Jan 2006 it went to court and the defendant (previous landlord) offered me £8,000 which I accepted, as all of my belongings were ruined (he left my stuff in the street)! I heard nothing much from my solicitors unless I harassed them. Now I'm told that he may not have any money and I cannot get Legal Aid. This money was supposed to replace my belongings (!) and we are now 2 years down the line and I'm being fobbed off. Does it make a difference that he offered to settle? Will that mean I am more likely to get my money? If anyone has any advice/experience I would be so grateful. Thanks!

Hi, I'm new here and I love the site. I wondered if anyone can advise me.... In 2005 I was illegally evicted. In Jan 2006 it went to court and the defendant (previous landlord) offered me £8,000 which I accepted, as all of my belongings were ruined (he left my stuff in the street)! I heard nothing much from my solicitors unless I harassed them. Now I'm told that he may not have any money and I cannot get Legal Aid. This money was supposed to replace my belongings (!) and we are now 2 years down the line and I'm being fobbed off. Does it make a difference that he offered to settle? Will that mean I am more likely to get my money? If anyone has any advice/experience I would be so grateful.