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Letter before action when to send?

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Enko · 22/01/2022 09:44

We have been in a situation with x landlord since August 21. We have been through the deposit scheme resolution and an amount has been set by them we are also owed about £450 of overpaid rent. (I have had a couple of posts about this) Our x landlord is now refusing to do any level of communication and the x agency has been slow in getting us information. (Though did tell me just after new year that x landlord is now being verbally abusive when they try to make contact and claims its their fault she is on anti depressants- to give some idea of what we are dealing with )

We are now looking at small claims court to get our cash released.

Do we need to send a letter before action before we do this? Or is this not appropriate in this situation. Frankly I just want this over with now and have our money returned. I find it hugely frustrating the landlord can just refuse to communicate and this means our money are sat in someone else's bank account gathering dust.

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Enko · 22/01/2022 09:45

Sorry typing from phone I had more paragraphs.

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Limegreentangerine · 22/01/2022 10:34

Hi op
I've had to do this before , I sent a letter saying you have untill 21 days past the date of this letter to make payment if payment is not obtained by x date court proceedings will commence .

This way you look reasonable and give them a chance to pay :) I KNOW it's bloody frustrating trust me!

prh47bridge · 22/01/2022 12:40

Yes, you need to send a letter before action.

Trekkerbabe · 22/01/2022 12:46

Speak to Cits Advice. They are a brilliant help with this sort of thing.

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