David Evans

Thanks for the update I will amend my complaint... Read More

Did you take your case first to the Ombudsman?? I am appealing renewal fees with Dexters on the following grounds.
One the case in the High Court with Foxtons now limiting fees to two years
the other is
If the landlord is deemed to be “acting as a consumer” he or she will have the protection of the Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999/2083 (“UTCCR”). This legislation gives greater protection to consumers. An unfair term may be deemed unenforceable even if the disadvantaged party signed a contract where the offending term was expressly stated.

I believe I am a consumer under the existing law and therefore claim that Dexter's terms relating to a 30-month contract was an unfair term and also asking for an extension of this term for the tenancy been renewed is also an unfair term.
Not sure if that is helpful but this is the basis of my case... Read More

I worked for a social landlord years ago we warned the Government that ending direct payments to landlords would lead to many problems. So the Government knew the risks and still went ahead, We are now seeing the results as predicted. It was all part of Government policy to save money under the slogan of making people take responsibility for their lives. They are constantly shifting the blame for the housing problems onto private landlords... Read More

Thanks Mark, I really like the new system it helps to get a good over view of what is happening throughout the country and buyers such as me are not just looking for one area... Read More

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