We are not alone in this abuse of power.
Someone mentioned previously on here, about Ireland being a basket case, or words to that effect, regarding tenancy rights here. We share this dysfunctional behavior with our near neighbours.
Letting out property now, seems to come with more concerns than ever before.
I have been lucky in letting property here and England for a good few years, hassle free, but when I encountered a tenancy problem across the pond, I was a little smug thinking, now we will see how the experts handle it.
3 months into a year lease tenancy, the arrears started, but the were clever enough to know when to make a small drip payment which stops any enforcement from me to start proceedings.
Months on, more than £2k spent on legal fees, £4-5k in lost rent and a possession granted, they still remain, (They Have No Fear) until the Bailiffs finally arrive to get them out. Another £350 costs involved there.
When the day finally arrives, they are free to become another LL nightmare. They have got the best part of a years accommodation with me, for free.
So they tell their buddies about how stupid they are to be paying rent when they can frustrate the laws of the land with impunity. Sure they would be mad not to give it a go..
Now I consider myself lucky here, I dont have a loan on that property, but they dont know that, yet what if I were up to my neck in debt, struggling to put food on the table, like so many are, what help do I get. We all know, you are completely on your own, and you take all the risks.
What Law protects me from this theft.
I am at a loss of the best part £7k theft on this property, If I break into a bank, a shop a pub ect and took money like this,
1) They would have to catch me,
2) They would have to prove it was me
While in this case, they shout from the roof top what they have done and move on to the next victim.
I would be locked up, and rightly so. What is the difference between the two. Theft is theft.
If the Government were serious about helping to improve housing crisis in this Country, it would be a start that they come down hard on Bad LL, and get real with over holding tenants and non payers. This could involve attaching a payment order to either party and enforcing it.
You need to remove the incentive to default on your obligations, not encourage it.
I read about a LL that hasn't returned a deposit in years, or engaged with the RTB, or put in a defense, absolute pure madness that this is allowed.
Its not my job to house the nation, but if I take the risks involved, and there are many risks, then there should be more protection for for the likes me.
Not looking for favors, just a level playing field.
Someone mentioned previously on here, about Ireland being a basket case, or words to that effect, regarding tenancy rights here. We share this dysfunctional behavior with our near neighbours.
Letting out property now, seems to come with more concerns than ever before.
I have been lucky in letting property here and England for a good few years, hassle free, but when I encountered a tenancy problem across the pond, I was a little smug thinking, now we will see how the experts handle it.
3 months into a year lease tenancy, the arrears started, but the were clever enough to know when to make a small drip payment which stops any enforcement from me to start proceedings.
Months on, more than £2k spent on legal fees, £4-5k in lost rent and a possession granted, they still remain, (They Have No Fear) until the Bailiffs finally arrive to get them out. Another £350 costs involved there.
When the day finally arrives, they are free to become another LL nightmare. They have got the best part of a years accommodation with me, for free.
So they tell their buddies about how stupid they are to be paying rent when they can frustrate the laws of the land with impunity. Sure they would be mad not to give it a go..
Now I consider myself lucky here, I dont have a loan on that property, but they dont know that, yet what if I were up to my neck in debt, struggling to put food on the table, like so many are, what help do I get. We all know, you are completely on your own, and you take all the risks.
What Law protects me from this theft.
I am at a loss of the best part £7k theft on this property, If I break into a bank, a shop a pub ect and took money like this,
1) They would have to catch me,
2) They would have to prove it was me
While in this case, they shout from the roof top what they have done and move on to the next victim.
I would be locked up, and rightly so. What is the difference between the two. Theft is theft.
If the Government were serious about helping to improve housing crisis in this Country, it would be a start that they come down hard on Bad LL, and get real with over holding tenants and non payers. This could involve attaching a payment order to either party and enforcing it.
You need to remove the incentive to default on your obligations, not encourage it.
I read about a LL that hasn't returned a deposit in years, or engaged with the RTB, or put in a defense, absolute pure madness that this is allowed.
Its not my job to house the nation, but if I take the risks involved, and there are many risks, then there should be more protection for for the likes me.
Not looking for favors, just a level playing field.