Hi guys, while I appreciate that most of you are great landlords, I am sure that you would agree that not all tenants are bad, and not all landlords are good, so would appreciate any input without viewing me as 'on the dark side'.
I moved out of a property 4 weeks ago, and the landlord still hasn't signed a bond form. I haven't made a claim either.
Apparently some paintwork needs touching up, and the new tenant won't allow the handyman to quote on the work, and therefore the landlord cannot submit a deduction claim. I do not believe that the work merits a deduction from my bond as the walls are off-white and there are some scuff marks which constitute 'wear and tear'.
I believe that the landlord may be waiting for me to make a claim, so that they can make a decision on boosting the quote with a view that any tribunal may decided to settle half way (leaving me unjustly out of pocket).
My question is how to play this, as the landlord is not open to quotes. I am happy to pay him some but realize that this would alter the halfway mark - hence me not wishing to claim my bond now.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!
Cheers
I moved out of a property 4 weeks ago, and the landlord still hasn't signed a bond form. I haven't made a claim either.
Apparently some paintwork needs touching up, and the new tenant won't allow the handyman to quote on the work, and therefore the landlord cannot submit a deduction claim. I do not believe that the work merits a deduction from my bond as the walls are off-white and there are some scuff marks which constitute 'wear and tear'.
I believe that the landlord may be waiting for me to make a claim, so that they can make a decision on boosting the quote with a view that any tribunal may decided to settle half way (leaving me unjustly out of pocket).
My question is how to play this, as the landlord is not open to quotes. I am happy to pay him some but realize that this would alter the halfway mark - hence me not wishing to claim my bond now.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!
Cheers