flooding from the cess pit
Oct 30th 2012 | 6:25 am
#16
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From: Valencia area
Re: flooding from the cess pit
I think c'man is right when he says it's the agents fault because the contract is flawed!
Any contract should state who is responsible for maintenance etc.
Take a look at some contracts and see what they should say - make sure in future that any contract states who does what.
As a landlord I shouldn't be saying this but if you can not contact the owner and the agent is not helping, I would suggest holding money back until the issues are resolved. As things have turned sour, don't expect your deposit back.
Best of luck
Any contract should state who is responsible for maintenance etc.
Take a look at some contracts and see what they should say - make sure in future that any contract states who does what.
As a landlord I shouldn't be saying this but if you can not contact the owner and the agent is not helping, I would suggest holding money back until the issues are resolved. As things have turned sour, don't expect your deposit back.
Best of luck
The landlord would have a long wait for his money going by what the OP states, must be a very odd person that will not communicate with the tenant.
Who arranged and paid for the plumber?
Oct 30th 2012 | 10:36 am
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Re: flooding from the cess pit
I havnt paid the rent for last month but if we move he wont pay the deposit back. He has contents insurance that the contract states we have paid for, it covers his furniture nothing more. Surely he must have some responsibility as it flooded because the pump isnt working. Problem being the agent isnt getting paid and we dont have his email so I have to go through her.
The sewerage is still in the casita as it slopes and the pump wont remove it all
The sewerage is still in the casita as it slopes and the pump wont remove it all
(unless you actually mean sewage?)
Oct 31st 2012 | 12:09 am
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From: Mallorca
Re: flooding from the cess pit
Only further testament that returning deposits are considered a lot more discretionary here. They'll give it back if they "like", but if they don't "like", forget it. And so it's no surprise that deposits are rarely returned.
Oct 31st 2012 | 12:30 am
#20
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Re: flooding from the cess pit
Renting a property from someone is big business. You are giving them a lot of money - and what the landlord does or does not do can have a big effect on your life. So, put the odds in your favour!
1. talk to the landlord
2. use a reputable agent
3. make sure the contract is legal
4. actually read the contract and query things you are not happy with. You can add or remove clauses
5. you can even leave your deposit in a government approved scheme so the landlord cant touch it
You wouldnt do an important business transaction without doing your research and knowing the customer/client. Renting a property requires a similar commitment! As does renting out your property
Oct 31st 2012 | 3:08 am
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From: In the middle of 10million Olive Trees
Re: flooding from the cess pit
