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Thinking Of Ditching The Letting Agents
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Hi,
Rent a house out via a letting agent but they're absolutely useless. They were never my choice, they took the original one over. They've upset the tenant (he's threatening to sue them) and last month he started paying me direct as he wants nothing to do with them though he's not actually a great tenant, doesn't pay the rent on time, doesn't keep the place clean, etc. He's on notice at the mo' but the timing's lousy for me so am considering retracting that for a few months, IF he pays me on time this month.
Anyway, if I do retract the notice and he's paying me direct, can I ditch the letting agent ? I'd resent still paying them their 10% just to keep the deposit in a TDS and organising checkout and inventory when the time comes. They "forget" to do follow up inspection visits, haven't asked the tenant for the advance he's s'posed to have paid last June, are toothless in trying to get the rent. He "seems" to respect me, saying "I won't let you down", has been there for nearly 9yrs and doesn't want to go (but will) so agreeing the deposit he gets back won't necessarily be simple.
Thanks
Rent a house out via a letting agent but they're absolutely useless. They were never my choice, they took the original one over. They've upset the tenant (he's threatening to sue them) and last month he started paying me direct as he wants nothing to do with them though he's not actually a great tenant, doesn't pay the rent on time, doesn't keep the place clean, etc. He's on notice at the mo' but the timing's lousy for me so am considering retracting that for a few months, IF he pays me on time this month.
Anyway, if I do retract the notice and he's paying me direct, can I ditch the letting agent ? I'd resent still paying them their 10% just to keep the deposit in a TDS and organising checkout and inventory when the time comes. They "forget" to do follow up inspection visits, haven't asked the tenant for the advance he's s'posed to have paid last June, are toothless in trying to get the rent. He "seems" to respect me, saying "I won't let you down", has been there for nearly 9yrs and doesn't want to go (but will) so agreeing the deposit he gets back won't necessarily be simple.
Thanks
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This is why, after he was late paying the rent again, in June, I decided enough's enough, I want him out. But I didn't think about the timing, couldn't give 2 months notice until July, meaning I'd have to sort the house out for sale during the busiest time of year at work when we're working extra shifts. And I live over 30mins away from the house. Had the letting agent done what I asked, I wouldn't be in this situation.
This is why, after he was late paying the rent again, in June, I decided enough's enough, I want him out. But I didn't think about the timing, couldn't give 2 months notice until July, meaning I'd have to sort the house out for sale during the busiest time of year at work when we're working extra shifts. And I live over 30mins away from the house. Had the letting agent done what I asked, I wouldn't be in this situation.
Had a couple more thoughts,
1. this question only becomes relevant if the tenant pays this month’s rent on time, I then extend the notice period for a few months, AND the tenant agrees. He may have made arrangements elsewhere based on the current notice. But as far as the letting agency know, he's going in September. I haven't told them I'm planning to sell as they'll want to do it, and I want nothing more to do with them.
2. the current letting agent took over from the original agents who actually found the tenant. I’ve only ever signed one Tenancy Agreement, & that was with the original agency.
Would that make any difference ?
1. this question only becomes relevant if the tenant pays this month’s rent on time, I then extend the notice period for a few months, AND the tenant agrees. He may have made arrangements elsewhere based on the current notice. But as far as the letting agency know, he's going in September. I haven't told them I'm planning to sell as they'll want to do it, and I want nothing more to do with them.
2. the current letting agent took over from the original agents who actually found the tenant. I’ve only ever signed one Tenancy Agreement, & that was with the original agency.
Would that make any difference ?
You say you only signed one tenancy agreement. That is the agreement to let the property to the tenant. It is not the contract between you and the agent, which you should have had & signed when you changed to the present agent. You need to look at that one & see what it says about termination.
I know it is possible to get rid of an agent while the tenant is still in the property, but whether you can do so probably depends on the terms of your contract with the agent.
I know it is possible to get rid of an agent while the tenant is still in the property, but whether you can do so probably depends on the terms of your contract with the agent.
All I've ever signed is the Tenancy Agreement. I was expecting something from the new agency when I found out they were taking over, even something about increased fees, but I didn't hear anything.
Well, will see what happens in next couple of days as the rent's due today. If he doesn't pay this week, it's academic. But advice appreciated as ever :)
Well, will see what happens in next couple of days as the rent's due today. If he doesn't pay this week, it's academic. But advice appreciated as ever :)
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