Hi all
Looking for some advice.
I moved out of my property about 6 weeks ago. Chased the landlords for 2 weeks before being told they want to deduct about £185 for repainting and professional clean.
Issue 1: i have misplaced all the original documents they sent. My fault.
Issue 2: i cleaned the property myself, to a good standard. I have asked for proof of the professional clean being completed. Still waiting.
Issue 3: i can no lo ger find my deposit on any of the protection schemes. CAB advised it should remain in one until a decision is reached on the amount to be returned.
Issue 4: i received 2 different inventories from the start of tenancy. One before i moved in, one after. I know the one after i moved in happened because i met the clerk. Both state marks on the walls and not painted recently and ive stated this to the landlord saying i wont pay for painting. I know the deposit was protected because i checked before and it was there, but now it doesnt show.
They are quite slow to reply and im just getting frustrated with more issues arising. I will keep on at them but wonder if i have any grounds to claim back more?
I did this previously with an old landlord who never protected the deposit, you can claim back up to 3x but i was kind and asked for 2x, which i received.
Thanks