Comments on: 6 Lies Commonly Told by Landlords

By: Derek

Derek — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:21:44 +0000

If a common repair is required to the roof and loft and requires access through my ceiling, will the cost to put the ceiling back on for me back to the same state prior to the common repair be shared between all common flat owners who benefit from the common repair? We all own separate individual flats in a block. Anyone help with the query as I am being asked to pay an additional £270 to replaster my perfectly fine ceiling again back to the state prior to any work. It does not seem fair.

By: Beth

Beth — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 19:36:51 +0000

I have a query if possible can you email me for a personal response as I dont wish to stick my bizzness on internet forum. In a nutshell, new tenants have moved in and they’re doing drugs. How can I get out of this contract legally?

By: John

John — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:58:09 +0000

The landlord is going to stretch the truth, he is trying to sell you something, surely it is the responsibility of the potential tenant to counter this by doing his/her homework prior to meeting the landlord. For example with regard to the neighbourhood, they should have a look around the area, visit the property at least twice at different times of the day so that they have a good idea of the area. They should also have a list of questions and things to check out so that they cover everything to their satisfaction.

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By: Jason

Jason — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:34:40 +0000

Number 7: “I sent it to you by post, it must have been delayed – I’ll ring you in a few days to see if you’ve received it”

If you need documents, tell the landlord you will pick them up from their office or house. Otherwise you will be waiting weeks for a non existent letter and a phone call they will never make. 99.999999% of the time if someone tells you they posted something and that it must have been lost, it is just one big lie.

By: The Landlord

The Landlord — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 01:05:49 +0000

Peter, you clearly have no comprehension of landlord law.

Tenants have PLENTY of rights. E.g. A landlord can’t legally evict a non-paying tenant until they are two months behind on rent. TWO MONTHS!

By: Peter

Peter — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 11:22:35 +0000

No surprise.
People who rent have no rights.
Landlords are lazy parasites.
Many lawyers are landlords.
I’m better off sleeping in my car or buying a house.
Renting should be a crime.

By: The Landlord

The Landlord — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 10:14:53 +0000

@Sam, I agree, they could be telling the truth.

I’m just saying they’re lines tenants should be aware of, as they can easily be (and in a lot of case are) lies. It’s just something for tenants to be aware of, and can easily avoid. E.g. Point number 1. Tenants should ensure everything is fixed before signing any agreement and moving into the property- don’t just take the landlords word for it.

This list was actually generated from a list of common complaints tenants have left on my blog about their landlord.

Cheers

By: Sam

Sam — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 09:35:17 +0000

Apart from number 6 – the first 5 could be the landlord telling the truth! we’re not all lying scumbags you know!