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Student tenancy

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x444 · 03/07/2020 14:31

Daughter signed tenancy agreement with a company who have several flats in one building, paid no deposit and should move in next week. She has tried for the past two weeks to speak to someone about moving in times etc and no one got back to her, several emails and calls. Two days ago she received email saying she could not move in anytime during the summer and possibly September, but no date. They said in email due to Coronavirus, however word has it that they may have gone bust. The gates to the property have been boarded up. For two days now she has called, emailed etc and had no response, receptionist says no one in, or just popped out and will ring her back and no one does. Daughter moves out of her flat the day she is due to move to the new one so at present will be made homeless. She has found another flat and needs to sign a contract by tomorrow but she is scared to do this if she hasn't been let out of her old contract to the property she cant move in to. There are hardly any properties available in the Uni City she is in as everyone has let them due to the new term starting in September. We are desperately seeking advice, citizens advice will be 10 days to get back to us as they are so busy. Please can someone help with some advice? Thank you

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Iwalkinmyclothing · 03/07/2020 14:33

I'm guessing she has already spoken to the uni and students union for advice?

x444 · 03/07/2020 14:35

Yes and they said to negotiate with the landlord but this is difficult when they don't reply, thank you

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Iwalkinmyclothing · 03/07/2020 15:12

Yes, very difficult.

Shelter (england.shelter.org.uk/) should be able to advise her.

x444 · 03/07/2020 15:37

Thank you

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