Landlord problems!!

[mariep1208]

Our tenancy agreement expired on 31.7.08 and we left the property on that date. Our boiler had not been serviced when due (feb 08) and we had black soot up the walls from it, we laso has no clear fire escape and the wooden window frames were close to falling out, so you can see our reasons for leaving, especially as we have a 9 year old to consider.

 

Since leaving my ex landlord has harrassed me at work, and has asked for money to 'tide him over', I'm trying to be nice through all of this but I am finding it increasingly difficult to be reasonable with such a bully.

 

Where do we stand legally on this, have we done anything wrong?

[MrShed]

I dont understand....why is he asking for money? Not why does he want it, but why does he think he is entitled to any? Does he owe you any deposit? Do you owe him any outstanding rent? What form has the "harrassment" taken?

[mariep1208]

He's not owed any rent, and he still has our deposit, which I doubt he will return. He just wanted some money to tide him over, those were his exact words.

 

As for the harrassment, we've moved in above the corner shop 2 doors down from the flat we rented from him, and he's been coming into the shop when I'm working demanding to speak to me, I've explained politely that I'm busy working and he'll have to wait, he doesn't take no for an answer.

[MrShed]

Tell him to bog off! You have no link with him anymore. Personally would demand the deposit back. If he continues this behaviour then it is simple harrassment, and has nothing to do with the tenancy that took place.

[mariep1208]

Thanks MrShed, I thought that was the case, just wanted to make sure.