Deposit on flat taken by estate agent

[iloveweetos]

In 2009, I ended a tenancy of a flat and was never given my deposit. I found out that it wasn't put into a deposit account, which i was told would happen. This was by the estate agent, rather than the landlord himself. I have taken the estate agent to court where he was told that he would have to pay this back. He didnt turn up, and has made no attempt to pay. I found out after that I wasnt the only tenant that he did this to.

my solicitor friend, who is dealing with this, has said that i can put a charge on any properties he has, and can get some money from that, if and only when he sells. But i'm wondering, is there anything else I can do?

Has anybody had anything like this happen to them, and had it resolved?

(sorry if i have missed anything out)

[LadyMaryQuiteContrary]

IIRC the bailiffs are your next port of call. You'll need to contact the court about this. Someone should be along soon.

[iloveweetos]

We had got bailiffs involved, and they couldnt trace him, the shop had been closed and no sign of him at the given address. Is it a case of hassling the bailiffs to do something more?

[LadyMaryQuiteContrary]

Have you tried debt collection agencies?

[iloveweetos]

I'm going to so research on debt collection companies. Thankyou x

[LadyMaryQuiteContrary]

Best of luck! Remember that you can add these costs onto the amount her owes (and interest).

[Mintyy]

What about the police? He has stolen from you.