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Pebble are able to offer landlords effective solutions when problems arise in any aspect of the letting

In the past we have provided effective landlord solutions to many landlord in difficult positions. Such as:

‘RENTAL GUARANTEES DO WORK’

Problem

A Couple who were renting a property ceased paying rental to the owner. The owner attempted to contact the tenant as the arrears were now mounting, to no avail. The tenant did not respond to any letters/phone calls made to the tenants to try and resolve the situation. The landlord then contacted us in respect to the rental guarantee that has been put in place on the onset of tenancy.

Solution

We arranged for claim forms to be sent to our clients and a claim was made for the outstanding rental and the possession of the said premises. We arranged for a section 8 notices to be served on behalf of our client. Once this had expired and yet again no response was received from the tenants. The insurers proceeded via solicitors to issue proceeding via the country court and on the appointed court date a solicitors attended court with the owner for the possession hearing. Possession was obtained and our client received the outstanding rental and all their legal costs were covered as per the rental guarantee cover that we had arranged for them. The defaulting tenant was also traced in the process.

‘THE HABITUAL DEBTOR’

Problem

One prospective tenant was the sales director of a respectable local company on a substantial salary. He had glowing references including one from his bank. From the four page print out of the country court judgments, it was no wonder his bank paid him such tribute as he never appeared to pay his bills.

Solution

The best solution for all was achieved for the landlord. Due to enhanced vetting procedures we offer the tenant was not offered the property.

‘ARREARS TO OBTAIN COUNCIL REHOUSING’

Problem

A couple rented a property from a landlady to who they were due to pay £800 rental pcm. Halfway through they made a claim for housing benefit as they were no longer working. The council only awarded the tenant £700 pcm. The landlord entered into an agreement with the tenant that they would pay the £100 top up per month.

Solution

The landlord contacted pebble, once the arrears had hit £1800, as the tenants had not paid the ‘top up’ due and the benefit had ceased payment. We served a section 8 Notice on behalf of our client, informing that if the arrears were not paid that the landlords would be proceeding to court. We also advised them them by their non payment they were making themselves intestinally homeless and the council would not be under responsible to rehouse them. Our client received a cheque for the full amount within 17 days of our involvement.

‘DAMAGE DEPOSIT DOES NOT HIT THE MARK’

Problem

Two professional sharers moved into a newly built flat in the heart of London. Midway through the tenancy one of the sharers left and a replacement was found. It was found on vacation that substantial damages had occurred to the property at a ‘final party’ before their departure. Large quantities of candle wax had been flung onto the walls, most of the landlord new furniture was damaged, the entry phone systems and wired smoke alarms had been pulled from the fixings.

Solution

The landlord contacted us as they were extremely frustrated by the whole incident and the tenant’s denial of involvement + unwillingness to pay for damage obviously caused by them. We wrote on behalf of our client an extremely robust letter pinpointing the damage. A copy of this letter was also forwarded to their guarantors. With a notification to each if a resolvement could not be made. Our client would be proceeding to court for his loss. Our client was more than happy with the result as we were advised by him that full settlement for all damages was made to our client within 5 days of the initial letter being sent.

Why take a risk, contact us we are more than happy to assist you in your letting.

 
 

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