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Hi i currently rent a property from my brother. It is pretty good value for money (electricity, gas and council tax included with rent)

 

However i dont have a tenancy agreement? Does this seriously disadvantage me? (obvious answer is probably YES!)

 

moved in on August 2006 and he emails me today to tell me he is putting rent up by £20 coz the electricity bill was higher (coz electricity company apparently put their prices up)

 

Any advice?

 

btw i let out a room to a lodger (brother is fine about it)

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yeah im thinking about asking nicely :) for a tenancy agreement but then he might decide to make it higher rent just in case something like this happens again. (ie unexpected price increases etc) Like a sort of buffer zone of £30 - £50 quid (ie profit for him). I'm not having a go at him or anything as the rent is an excellent deal. I wont get *anywhere* this cheap for the quality.

 

regarding council tax i havent signed anything and my brother is the owner of the house so the council wont come after me for it will they?

HBOS - Data Protection Act Request 03/08/06

HBOS - Statements received 29/08/06

HBOS - Preliminary Letter Asking for it Back 01/09/06

HBOS - LBA Sent 19/09/06

HBOS - Moneyclaim filed 06/10/06

HBOS - acknowledged claim 11/10/06

HBOS - partial offer received for £716 16/10/06

HBOS - I THINK I MIGHT HAVE WON!! HBOS credit my account

with £2341 + costs/interest!! will know details soon

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I can understand his position. I would say to him, that as much for his benefit as yours, you should have a tenancy agreement written up. To be honest though, a tenancy agreement is more beneficial to him than you.

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Council tax...yes they will. It is up to the tenant to pay.

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By trade - I'm an IT engineer working in the housing sector.

 

Please note that any posts made by myself are for information only and should not and must not be taken as correct or factual. If in doubt, consult with a solicitor or other person of equal legal standing.

 

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Council tax...yes they will. It is up to the tenant to pay.

 

well i am paying it but its just in his name i think (his direct debit). So i personally dont get any forms or receipts.:D

HBOS - Data Protection Act Request 03/08/06

HBOS - Statements received 29/08/06

HBOS - Preliminary Letter Asking for it Back 01/09/06

HBOS - LBA Sent 19/09/06

HBOS - Moneyclaim filed 06/10/06

HBOS - acknowledged claim 11/10/06

HBOS - partial offer received for £716 16/10/06

HBOS - I THINK I MIGHT HAVE WON!! HBOS credit my account

with £2341 + costs/interest!! will know details soon

26/10/06

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Ah....as long as it is paid, you will be fine. If it is in his name, they would chase him.

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Expertise in letting and rental law for 6 years

 

By trade - I'm an IT engineer working in the housing sector.

 

Please note that any posts made by myself are for information only and should not and must not be taken as correct or factual. If in doubt, consult with a solicitor or other person of equal legal standing.

 

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