I inherited a company let when I purchased the house through a reputable estate agent, but unfortunately, I didn’t conduct proper checks at the time. To their credit, rent payments have always been on time.
However, I’ve decided not to renew the contract, as the property’s condition seems poor.
Since serving notice, “the company” has gone completely silent. Upon further investigation, it appears this isn’t a legitimate company but rather an individual posing as one, renting the property out to random people without my consent.
I can’t even verify this properly and provide evidence, as I’m required to give notice for inspections, and no one is ever present when I visit. It seems the estate agent doesn’t want to get involved.
The Companies House statement showing only one employee, combined with the inspection report indicating that all rooms are occupied, would this be enough evidence indicate of a breach?
Thank you, already in the process of getting solicitor looking at this as well. Luckily contract is ending on 15th March. Hopefully they will be out without procession order.
I would say 1 a different solicitor than the one you used for conveyancing
Ask them to check whether all legally required information was supplied to you in the sale or any info was deceptive or misleading . You are checking if you can get compensation from the seller or either of the solitors involved . You may or may not but it is worth checking
But before you do this
I am puzzled by your phrase “I inherited a company” when I purchased a house.
Do you mean
a) you inherited this company as a “sitting tenant” - in that case what does their tenancy agreement with previous the landlord say - does it prohibit subletting? Or is the company a subletting company ? (you inherit the terms of the previous agreement)
b) or do you mean you bought the company along with the property . In which case you now own the company and are responsible for its debts and contracts .
Too many uncertainties to clearly understand what you have written so make sure independent legal advice who know how to ask you the right questions .