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Response to Small Claim agaist me from Ex Landlord called

from David J. Button (davidjohnbutton@supanet.com)
Well, I for one would be absolutely hopping mad if my name and address was publicly published in the way you have here - and I, as a landlord would certainly seek advice as to what other legal action I could take against you!!!! Cases like this in the county court are heard privately in judges chambers.

You wanted answers -

Rent arrears - the bond is nothing to do with rent arrears - it is held as a bond. If you have rent arrears, you can be sued for them and the bond can still be retained to cover any damages.

Months notice - you dont say what sort of contract you were on. If you were on a fixed term AST and you left before the fixed term was up, you could be sued for the rent due for the rest of the term if there was no break clause in the agreement.

Late payment charges - depends what was charged and whether or not it is an unfair contract term - you should pay rent on time in accordance with the agreement.

Fridge - if there was a fridge in the property and you replaced it, then she is right to demand payment if there was not a working one left. Otherwise this is down to you proving what you say.

If you have broken the terms of your tenancy and left owing rent arrears (which the bond can possibly be used to set off unless it is claimed for damages etc.) then you are rightly being sued. If your landlord is on the ball, you might expect a further claim for damages due to your publishing her name and address whilst the case is sub-judice.

(posted 7321 days ago)

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