News
22nd July 2010
“Seddons featured in “The Accidental Landlord” Column”
Victoria Whitlock, in her regular Evening Standard Column, “The Accidental Landlord” tells a tale of woe about a tenant that cannot cover the full rent.
The situation had arisen because the tenant had fallen out with his ex-girlfriend who had previously shared a flat with him and contributed to the expenses, including the rent.
Victoria reached a deal with her tenant which included taking the arrears from the deposit. When the tenant moved out, there was still a shortfall in the money due to her.
Seddons Property Litigation Partner, John Midgley, is quoted as saying:-
“Sometimes it’s not worth the time and expense taking tenants to court, especially over relatively small amounts. Your legal fees might be more than the rent you’d recover”.
To read the full article, please see “The Accidental Landlord” column in the Homes & Property Section of the Evening Standard on 21 July 2010.
Victoria reached a deal with her tenant which included taking the arrears from the deposit. When the tenant moved out, there was still a shortfall in the money due to her.
Seddons Property Litigation Partner, John Midgley, is quoted as saying:-
“Sometimes it’s not worth the time and expense taking tenants to court, especially over relatively small amounts. Your legal fees might be more than the rent you’d recover”.
To read the full article, please see “The Accidental Landlord” column in the Homes & Property Section of the Evening Standard on 21 July 2010.