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    • Hi, In my last post I mentioned I had received an email from SS who were asking me to hand over the keys to my mother’s flat so they could pass them to the Law firm who have been appointed court of protection to access, secure and insure my mother’s property.  Feeling this, all quickly getting out of my hands I emailed ss requesting proof of this. I HAVEN’T HEARD BACK FROM SS.  Yesterday, I received an email (with attached court of protection order) from the Law Firm confirming this was correct (please see below a copy of this).  After reading the court of protection order I do have some concerns about it:   (a)   I only found out yesterday, the Law firm had been appointed by the court back in January.  Up until now, I have not received any notification regarding this.  (b)   Section 2   - States I am estranged from my mother.  This is NOT CORRECT    The only reason I stepped back from my mother was to protect myself from the guy (groomer) who had befriended her & was very aggressive towards me & because of my mother’s dementia she had become aggressive also.  I constantly tried to warned SS about this guy's manipulative behaviour towards my mother and his increasing aggressiveness towards me (as mentioned in previous posts).  Each time I was ignored.  Instead, SS encouraged his involvement with my mother – including him in her care plans and mental health assessments.   I was literally pushed out because I feared him and my mother’s increasing aggression towards me. Up until I stepped back, I had always looked after my mother and since her admission to the care home, I visit regularly.   .(c)    Sections -  4, 5 and 7  I am struggling to understand these as I don’t have a legal background.  I was wondering if there is anyone who might be able to explain what they mean.  It’s been a horrendous situation where I had to walk away from my mother at her most vulnerable because of; ss (not helping), scammer and groomer. I have no legal background, nor experience in highly manipulative people or an understanding of how the SS system operates, finding myself isolated, scared and powerless to the point I haven’t collected my personal belongings and items for my mother’s room in the care home.  Sadly, the court has only had heard one version of this story SS’s, and based their decision on that. My mother’s situation and the experience I have gone through could happen to anyone who has a vulnerable parent.    If anyone any thoughts on this much appreciated.  Thank you. ______________________________________________________  (Below is the Court of Protection Order)  COURT OF PROTECTION                                                                                                                                                                                   No xxx  MENTAL CAPACITY ACT 2005 In the matter of Name xxx ORDER Made by  Depty District Judge At xxx Made on xxx Issued on 18 January 2024  WHEREAS  1.     xxx Solicitors, Address xxx  ("Applicant”) has applied for an order under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.  2.     The Court notes (my mother) is said to be estranged from all her three children and only one, (me) has been notified.  3.     (Me) was previously appointed as Atorney for Property and Affairs for (my mother).  The Exhibity NAJ at (date) refers to (me) and all replacement Attorneys are now officially standing down.  4.     Pursuant to Rule 9.10 of the Court of Protection Rules 2017 and Practice Direction 9B the Applicant 2must seek to identify at least three persons who are likely to have an interest in being notified that an application has been issues.”  The children of (my mother), and any other appointed attorneys are likely to have an interest in the application, because of the nature of relationship to (my mother).  5.     The Court considers that the notification requirements are an important safeguard for the person in respect of whom an order is sought.  6.     The Court notes that it is said that the local authority no longer has access to (my mother’s) Property.  7.     Further information is required for the Court to determine the application.  IT IS ORDERED THAT  Within 28 days of the issue date this order, the Applicant shall file a form COP24 witness statement confirming that the other children of (my mother) and any replacement attorneys have been notified of the application and shall confirm their name, address, and date upon which those persons were notified.  If the Applicant wishes the Court to dispense with any further notification, they should file a COP9 and COP24 explaining, what steps (if any) have been taken to attempt notification and why notification should be dispensed with.   Pending the determination of the application to appoint a deputy for (my mother), the Applicant is authorised to take such steps as are proportionate and necessary to access, secure and insure the house and property of (my mother).   This order was made without a hearing and without notice.  Any person affected by this order may apply within 21 days of the date on which the order was served to have the order set aside or varied pursuant to Rule 13.4 of the Court of Protection Rules 2017 (“the Rules”).  Such application must be made on Form COP9 and in accordance with Part 10 Rules.              
    • Unless I've got an incorrect copy of the relevant regulation: The PCN is only deemed to have arrived two days after dispatch "unless the contrary is proved" in which case date of delivery does matter (not just date of posting) and I would like clarification of the required standard of proof. It seems perhaps this hasn't been tested. Since post is now barcoded for the Post Office's own tracking purposes perhaps there is some way I can get that evidence from the Post Office...
    • I would say You should accept it - I HIGHLY doubt you will  be able to claim for letters at trial ans they’re offering you that, which is higher monetary value than interest.   Also they raise a good point, getting interest at anything above 4% is lucky these days, yes judges give it, but rarily above 4%   Also you might find depending on the judge  you don’t get some costs if you take it all the way over £7.40 when court woukdnt award letters costs and thus meaning their award would be less than evris offer which was made    Up to you though but the wait will be 3-4mo for a trial date at least
    • Hi Folks, Been 162 days! Just by way of update. Today I received a text from Opos Ltd so no doubt Capquest are renting the debt out to anybody who fancies a nibble. Safe to say I will not be responding.
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Hello All,

 

I am posting for the first time but have been reading previous posts and am very impressed with the advice and suggestions being given in this forum.

 

I have an AST for a fixed term of 12 months. It is a written agreement but doesn't provide landlord's address - just a mobile number. I know for a fact that the landlord has a history of not returning deposits with one excuse or another. Previous tenant did not see a single penny of £1200 deposit because he failed to prove his bills were all settled and then left UK minus his deposit beccause his work permit could not be renewed. I am due to vacate property in 3 months time and am worried my deposit may not be returned. I have therefore on numerous occasions requested that I be supplied an address as per Section 47 and 48 of The Landlord and Tenant Act 1987. No results! The landlord says he doesn't want to divulge his personal details and has become very confrontational. I am seeking advice on following points here:

 

1. What should I do to get an address out of the landlord?

I have tried land registry, it shows his address as the house I live in! In absence of address, I can not even take him to court. I pay rent by Standing order each month, always on time.

 

2. He has not protected my deposit in any Deposit Protection schemes. I would like to sue him because he tells me he'll return me my deposit only if I provide him my forwarding address, show all bills are settled and he has checked the property and new tenants been in it for a month. I have no problem with the bill part although I think it is none of his business especially since he did not even provide me with utility providers' name in the first place. I had to ring several to find out who serviced the property. However, I am not willing to wait till the house has been occupied for a month as I need my money back asap. Also, he took deposit 24 days before the tenancy commenced and made me sign on inventory list without allowing me any time to check if things were working or not! When complained later about the state of cleaniness and faulty equipments, I was told you have signed on the inventory and you were shown round the property.

What is the best course of action here regarding protection of my deposit? I can't even sue him as I don't have his address.

 

3. If my rent period starts on 20th of the month, what should be my last day in the house? Is it 19th morning or 20th morning? I feel I am paying for 19th so I should be able to stay the night there if I wish to but the landlord has asked me to vacate by 11 am on 19th August.

 

4. He has already started showing the place round although my agreement says he can show round in last 8 weeks of the tenancy. Should I refuse entry or to keep peace, just allow him to carry on with this? It is highly inconvenient because he arrives almost a minute after I get back from office which is around 7 pm although he does give me 24 hr notice.

 

5. What can be done to explain to next landlord/agent if the present landlord gives bad reference? I have found that he is very rude and argumentative and might not give me a good reference just to get even. He wasn't very happy to know I didn't want to extend my contract further. I have bank statements to prove I have always paid rent on time. Do you guys think it would be sufficient to secure new accomodation? I am very worried about this aspect too.

 

Any advice/suggestions you can offer me will be very gratefully received. I had to fight for my deposit from previous LA for 5 months. I got it in full in the end as I had wisely kept all correspondence safe but it was a stressful and time-consuming process. I will be halfway though my pregnancy by the time I leave this property and am worried I might not have the energy to go through it all again. Hence, I want to do all I can now to save me trouble later.

 

Many Thanks, Reneerana

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I had asked on two occasions soon after moving as well but the LL got annoyed and said best way to contact him is through his mobile which he has provided. At that point, I couldn't have said that I might have to chase him for my deposit later. I wanted to keep a good working relationship. The house was in a bit of state when viewed and I was told it will all be tackled before I moved but that didn't happen. On complaining, things got ugly and he even said I can leave if I am so unhappy but he wasn't willing to return my deposit of £1200 and I couldn't afford to lose it. He was very keen for me to continue here further which clearly shows I have been a good tenant. I keep the property clean and tidy and pay on time. Basically, the house was mis-sold (my fault really, I should have known better ), for e.g. he advertised windows as double glazed but found they were single glazed.

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It sound as if you now going to have to bite the bullet if you want to have any chance of getting your money back as no matter what you do he will react badly.

 

1st you need to get down to the your local housing authority who will advise you as to what steps you can take. I suggest this because they need to know what's going on as should they become involved anyway it's better that they have some kind of knowledge as to whats' happening rather than coming in blind

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Thanks, JonCris. I have booked an appointment with the Tenancy Relations Officer but it is long way off and meanwhile the LL is flooding me with viewings. I am hoping to get some direction from the members in this forum so that I make it clear to the LL in the right manner that he shouldn't take me for granted. I am also anxious to know what to do about a reference because he won't give me one for sure after knowing my intention to involve the authorities.

Any thoughts?

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Just a thought but if it came down to it couldn't the OP sue the landlord at the address of the property they are renting and then obtain a charging order against the property

All my posts are made without prejudice and may not be reused or reproduced without my express permission (or the permission of the forums owners)!

 

17/10/2006 Recieve claim against me from lloyds TSB for £312.82

18/10/06 S.A.R - (Subject Access Request) sent

03/02/07 Claim allocated to small claims. Hearing set for 15/05/07. Lloyds ordered to file statement setting out how they calculate their charges

15/05/07 Lloyds do not attend. Judgement ordered for £192 approx, £3 travel costs and removal of default notice

29/05/07 4pm Lloyds deadline for payment of CCJ expires. Warrant of execution ready to go

19/06/07 Letter from court stating Lloyds have made a cheque payment to court

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Yes if that's their registered address & the fact that they might not collect their mail is their problem ............... although I think the OP would have to avoid any contact as it may be asked why they didn't tell the LL of the litigation.:wink:

 

Good thinking dave:-D

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Well they could quite easily demonstrate to the court if needed that that was the only address they had for the landlord and I think it would be reasonable to expect any new tenants to forward the mail on to him.

 

Certainly one approach should litigation be necessary and charging orders are a pretty effective method of enforcing a CCJ (certainly more so than sending in bailiffs who have no more right of access than a blueberry muffin (actually blueberry muffins probably have more rights of access on the grounds that they are pretty yummy))

All my posts are made without prejudice and may not be reused or reproduced without my express permission (or the permission of the forums owners)!

 

17/10/2006 Recieve claim against me from lloyds TSB for £312.82

18/10/06 S.A.R - (Subject Access Request) sent

03/02/07 Claim allocated to small claims. Hearing set for 15/05/07. Lloyds ordered to file statement setting out how they calculate their charges

15/05/07 Lloyds do not attend. Judgement ordered for £192 approx, £3 travel costs and removal of default notice

29/05/07 4pm Lloyds deadline for payment of CCJ expires. Warrant of execution ready to go

19/06/07 Letter from court stating Lloyds have made a cheque payment to court

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Thanks, JonCris and Davethorp. It is something I can consider doing if Tenancy Relations Officer is unable to have any breakthrough either. Anyone knows of any case as to what happens to landlord reference in such cases?

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