Advice on deposit

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Amida

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Hi Guys

Just need your advice here. I moved into a house share about 2 months ago and paid full deposit. I was never given a contract or nothing.

Now I've given notice at the begining of the month what are a chances of legally getting my deposit back?
 
Not having a contract makes your chances of getting your deposit back very slim using legal means.

Next time don't move in until a contract is signed and accepted, because the contract should be written to protect the interests of both the lessor and lessee.

If you contract was verbal and stipulated a term, then the lessor may be entitled to charge you monthly rent until he find a suitable replacement.
 
Frankie said:
Not having a contract makes your chances of getting your deposit back very slim using legal means.

Next time don't move in until a contract is signed and accepted, because the contract should be written to protect the interests of both the lessor and lessee.

If you contract was verbal and stipulated a term, then the lessor may be entitled to charge you monthly rent until he find a suitable replacement.
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The contract was verbal but he didn't state any terms.
 
Your screwed.

If they do not want to give your money back and you have paid for this month already, then take a hammer to a few costly things.

They want to rip you off, ensure they feel the pain of being ripped off. It will not help get your money back but you will leave knowing that your money will have to be used to fix the place up, i know it would make me feel better than leaving without money and letting them get away with it.
 
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killadoob said:
Simple when you want to leave do not pay the last months rent.

Legally there is not much they can do as you can show you have paid for an extra month, no contract so they cannot say it was for a deposit.
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I have already paid for the last months rent.
 
Amida said:
The contract was verbal but he didn't state any terms.
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What would you consider an acceptable notice period, and do you accept that he would be out of pocket if you gave very short notice not allowing him enough time to replace you as a tenant?
I think you need to be honest with yourself and negotiate a amicable deal, that is if you have moral fibre and integrity, but if not, you could follow some of the barbaric comments offered by others in the thread.
 
Frankie said:
What would you consider an acceptable notice period, and do you accept that he would be out of pocket if you gave very short notice not allowing him enough time to replace you as a tenant?
I think you need to be honest with yourself and negotiate a amicable deal, that is if you have moral fibre and integrity, but if not, you could follow some of the barbaric comments offered by others in the thread.
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Well I gave him a month notice period which I think is acceptable as it's the standard for all leases.

I don't mind making a deal but if I'm going to be the only one loosing then I have a problem.
 
Amida said:
Well I gave him a month notice period which I think is acceptable as it's the standard for all leases.

I don't mind making a deal but if I'm going to be the only one loosing then I have a problem.
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Standard lease agreement is for one year after which it can revert to a month to month arrangement with one months notice - you are liable for other costs if you terminate before the lease period expires, but as you mentioned you don't have a lease agreement so best to work out an amicable solution between the two of you.
 
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