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  1. Thanks raydetinu I have secured the deposit. I have a report and it advises that it was more than likely caused by the previous occupants. I also have inventories of the property before and after. When the tenants, they left it in a filthy condition.
  2. Hello Need some general advice on this. Had problems with previous tenants who left the pace in a pig sty. New tenants moved in and we discovered we have an infestation of bedbugs. Have changed all the beds as advised and fumigated property. Can I claim the cost of the replacement beds and fumigating from the previous tenants? I have their deposit.
  3. I desperately need some help to understand how Section 75 works. I paid part of a Solicitors bill by credit card for services rendered to my wife (the services was in their name but paid for by me as a primary cardholder). My wife is a secondary cardholder on my credit card account. We discover some 2 months later that the Solicitors had misrepresented my wife and charged for services that they had failed to provide. I have sought to make a claim against my credit card with documentary evidence but they are now citing that they are not liable as the service was for my wife's benefit. My point is that we paid for this using MY credit card, I made the payment using my credit card (not my wife's) on the basis of information the Solicitors had provided me in a face to face meeting (where my wife could not attend) and the Solicitors had categorically told me a pack of lies. I paid the invoice rendered which forms the crux of the dispute with them. Can anyone help on this?
  4. Hi Johnymitch Can you tell me how move this post to the Insurance section? I can't figure it out. Thanks
  5. Really, what happened? Mine is a London branch. Have you resolved your claim yet? Would love to hear more about yours. The Fenz
  6. Hi Legalpickle 1. Contract was signed in March and contract has been terminated. 2. Success was limited but we are not disputing this. 3. They have claimed some £2000 odd for expenses which are in fact office expenses and business furniture. Not disbursements or if so, very limited. e.g office filing cabinet, milk, tea bags, toilet paper, washing up liquid etc.
  7. This is the original agreement:- Dear Tracy Further to our discussion, please find below the revised fee structure for the next seven months. XXXX Publicists will charge the following: March at £1500, April, May and June at £2000 a month, July and August at £1500 a month and September at £2000. As in the previous letter our international fees start at £2000 per month, and the revised fee of £1500 for July and August normally applies when the agency is employed to focus solely on UK activity. XXXX Publicists for this revised fee will oversee activity undertaken for the European release date, however if the volume of work proves to be substantial, XXXX Publicists may need to readdress the situation for the months of July and August. All disbursements such as phone, fax, email, cuts, travel, bikes etc are billed to our clients but we do ensure that these are kept to a minimum. Towards the end of summer we can look at the level you would like XXXX Publicists retained at from October onwards, and whether there are further territories YYYY will be released in, as well as other projects you may have coming out. When we are not actively working on a forthcoming project, a monthly “hiatus” fee of £600 is charged whilst clients’ remain on our books. This covers the administering of the Clients from agents, producers, PR’s plus continuing to place generic articles and “British talent” or “International talent” round up pieces. Once again we are looking forward to working with you, Kindest regards XXXX Publicist I understand and accept the terms and conditions as set out in this letter of appointment. ……………………………. Tracy
  8. I'm not sure if I am posting this question in the right area but I need some help on Contract Law. My wife instructed a firm of publicists to carry out some work in 2008 and she is having major problems with them. They have been charging her disbursements which are in fact office expenses and business furniture(like toilet rolls, etc). This only came to light this month after we challenged them to prove the expenses hey are claiming. They have also increased her fees without her monthly fees without seeking her permission. They have now argued that they have had previous dealing with her back in 2003 and my wife has re-engaged her off and on. This is form the line of their defence. This is untrue and prior to 2008, she never engaged this firm. Any help would be appreciated.
  9. I had almost a similar thing happen to me 6 or 7 years ago and ended up taking the Car Hire company to court (and won!). Firstly, you have not accepted liability and they should have obtained estimates for the cost of repair which would need to be agreed by you(thats what my company told me they would do). Ask to see the estimate and report the matter to your Card company.
  10. Hi I issued proceedings on line on 16 Dec and deemed as served on 21 Dec. Mailed POC on 29 December and sent by fax on 3 January. Other party have received docs but not filed a defence. They have acknowledged service. Deadline for filing defence is tonight but they have not done so. Do I have to take the 28 days from the date the POC was received (3 Jan) or the date on the Court letter (21 Dec). Any assistance appreciated.
  11. Forgot to mention that Tenants have issued proceedings against me in my name, using a company name that has nothing to with me and my address. e.g. Darren XXX YYY Fashions LImited - This company name has nothing to do with me. London Have asked that they correct the Claim form and notify the Court but they refuse to respond. Any help appreciated. Cheers Darren
  12. I rented out my flat to a couple for 2 years who have damaged my wooden flooring by gouging the floors in about 6 seperate areas in the hallway, lounge and bedroom. They are trying to argue that they are not liable but cannot offer an explanation how the damage came about. I offered to settle that they pay a reduced sum to cover the damage to finish things off but they have now issued proceedings against me. I'm not sure if I have grounds to ask the Court that they produce a fully pleaded POC or have the case struck out. I list below what they wrote on the claim form. I have already sent in my defence which is broken down in point form and have made contact to see if they would like to discuss this matter to bring about a resolution. I am aware that they are pulling a fast one but will show all my attempts to the Court to show that I have tried to resolve this matter. "After finalizing my tenancy on 31-08-08, Darren retained the full amount of desposit I provided in Aug 06 for the flat in XXX claiming there are 2 sctratches on wooden floor in hall leading to kitchen. He claims I caused them after 23-08-08 while moving out. Since I hadn'yt bought any heavy furniture in to the flat, I can only especulate the sctractes may have been done when 2 appliances were replaced by Darren during our tenancy. However, it is also likely the scratches were already there when I moved in. I am sure I havent caused any damage to the floor and I believe I am entitled to a full refund of the deposit." I can prove that all my previous tenants did not have any monies deducted for damaged floors and wooden flooring specialist has advised that the floors cannot be repaired but would need to be replaced. The gouges are very deep and I have photographs showing that the tenants did have heavy furniture in my flat which i suspect caused the damage when they moved out. Any help would be appreciated. Cheers Darren
  13. Hi Need some help. Had some problems with Camden Council over their failure to repair a roof. Accidentally, I issued proceedings on line for the wrong amount (it was very late at night!). I am about to send my Particulars of Claim by post to them but can anyone advise how I amend my Claim to the correct amount. Do I need to make an N244 application? If so, can anyone guide me as to what I have to write on the form? Do I send it back to Northampton County Court? Thanks Darren
  14. I am in exactly the same situation with Halifax. Received 2 letters stating I was in arrears of £3000 when in fact I over pay my mortgage every month by £200 to try and clear it off. PLease keep us update wit what is happening with you. Darren007
  15. I have a 2 bed flat which I let out. I am a leaseholder. My tenants notified me of a leak from the roof back in July 08 and I notified the Freeholder who has done diddly squat about it despite repeated reminders. Tenants now want to leave and I have offered to have the roof repaired and all internal damage and take the Feholder to Court over costs. Builder is going in to repair today and work will take 8 days ncluding internal repaisr. Have offered tenants another of my flats to stay in for duration of works or have offered to pay for a hotel. Internal damage in flat is limited to bathroom and hallway. Do the tenants have the right to terminate? I'm offering a rent reduction for inconvenience. Any advice appeaciated? I'm trying to be as fair as possible
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