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To think my landlord is a spiteful dickhead

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3kiddosandme · 08/08/2025 09:21

At this point im thinking my landlord is just a spiteful dickhead, I'll go into as much detail as possible here.
Earlier this year I was sent a section 21 notice out of nowhere, I questioned this and the landlord said because of significant damages to the property I have to leave. Now I have evidence that these significant damages are not my fault, I had the environmental health in because I was fed up of living in a shit hole basically, the whole house needs ripping out and fixing including floorboards and external doors according to the local council who did the inspection, the landlord also has to take up an asbestos survey due to damaged ceiling in the hallway.
I have 3 kids I the house, one is additional needs. I was offered a house by a housing association and I accepted, im yet to get the keys but the house was on major repair, I said this to the current landlord who said they were happy to let me wait it out, no repairs have done either by the current landlord as per the council report. They took me to court to evict me even though theyd said I could stay until my house was ready, ive never been behind on rent always paid in full and on time, a week ago the landlord turned up completely unannounced banging on the door I opened the door and I was told I should've moved out by now as the court stated the 25th july, I told them to get a warrant for eviction and come back with bailiffs, as of yet I haven't heard anything from the bailiffs. I emailed expressing that they didnt give any notice and they turned up with keys to let themselves in and since I haven't returned keys or made them aware that ive moved it was completely unacceptable. They stated that they sent a letter, they never did as ive still not recieved this magic letter they apparently sent. Anyway every single day they are emailing me asking for keys to be returned and I keep telling them I will return the keys once I have moved. At this point I just think they are being absolute dickheads. I hopefully should get the keys to the new property today.
Wibu to move and then throw they keys into their office in an envelope and leave without saying a word.

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thebraveryofbeingoutofrange · 12/08/2025 18:42

Too late to edit, just wanted to say, when I left my abusive family and got my own place, there was the most lovely feeling of safety even though I had barely any furniture. The door and a key and space was enough.

Barney16 · 12/08/2025 18:46

I think often the advice given us to stay until the baliffs turn up. Landlords have obligations regarding repairs and should meet those obligations. I'm surprised at some of the things that are being said on this thread.

thebraveryofbeingoutofrange · 12/08/2025 18:52

Barney16 · 12/08/2025 18:46

I think often the advice given us to stay until the baliffs turn up. Landlords have obligations regarding repairs and should meet those obligations. I'm surprised at some of the things that are being said on this thread.

Disgusting aren’t they. They attacked the OP right from the off, pieces of shit. Good to see that people with the facts came in. There’s some spiteful, bitter people about. Those bastards are riddled with bitterness and resentment.

3kiddosandme · 12/08/2025 19:21

Barney16 · 12/08/2025 18:46

I think often the advice given us to stay until the baliffs turn up. Landlords have obligations regarding repairs and should meet those obligations. I'm surprised at some of the things that are being said on this thread.

Ah thanks for your lovely comments, the new house needs alot of decorating due to the repairs that have been done but there is a lovely brand new bathroom that's been put in, I just need to decorate and then get carpets sorted and it will be perfect :)

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OlderGlaswegianLivingInDevon · 12/08/2025 19:51

Does the Housing Association give a ' decorating allowance ' ? it's worth asking your housing officer.
I know they do down here, I believe it's not a lot ? but a voucher for x amount of paint and brushes / rollers etc at a Dulux store.

I am of the thought that it doesn't hurt to ask/enquire, and ' every penny helps ' .

3kiddosandme · 12/08/2025 19:53

OlderGlaswegianLivingInDevon · 12/08/2025 19:51

Does the Housing Association give a ' decorating allowance ' ? it's worth asking your housing officer.
I know they do down here, I believe it's not a lot ? but a voucher for x amount of paint and brushes / rollers etc at a Dulux store.

I am of the thought that it doesn't hurt to ask/enquire, and ' every penny helps ' .

Yes I will receive that tomorrow by email, they said it would be for £150 due to the amount of decorating that needs to be done so that will help :)

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MrsMoastyToasty · 12/08/2025 20:26

I hope you and your family have many happy years in your new home.

Karma will be dished up to your landlord whenever he sells the property and doesn't get full market value because he's not maintained it....

Iwanttoliveonamountain · 13/08/2025 14:39

wishing you all the best - exciting times

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