DadR:
Hello Madam Ticha
cc: Oga @Lexusgs430, Oga @TheGuyFromHr et all.

We vacated our 2 BR flat on Nov 3, 2022 (12 days to the end of our 6 months tenancy - Nov 15th), although we gave more than 1 month notice to our useless landlord.

A bit of background - he didn't talk to us since we paid and moved in. He didn't fix any issues we had in the flat despite several follow-ups. He didn't also register our deposit neither did he sign and give us any contract/agreement.

Now, since we've left, he is yet to refund our deposit. We've called times severally but didn't pick up, he later blocked my line from calling him. His maintenance guy had notified him that the flat was left in good order.

Kindly advise with which organisation/body I can escalate to, to recover our £775 deposit back. And will I pay for this service? We are based in Liverpool.

Many thanks!

Did you have a tenancy agreement in writing and signed?

Did that agreement state that the landlord would use a deposit protection scheme?

Hi Elders in the house,

Does a dependent on skilled work visa need a sponsorship to work in UK or you can automatically take up any role in UK? Is it okay to click on eligible to work in UK while filling job forms

peacenaija:
Hi Elders in the house,

Does a dependent on skilled work visa need a sponsorship to work in UK or you can automatically take up any role in UK? Is it okay to click on eligible to work in UK while filling job forms

Yes. As a dependent you have unlimited right to work any job/any skill level including self employment and voluntary work, (except the usual restrictions on working as a doctor or dentist in training or as a professional sportsperson/coach).

While the Elders pronounce, let's quickly chip in. One would have thought that the info is straightforward. However, typical, the gov.uk is 'silence'!!! https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-partner-and-children

No. They don't need sponsorship.
No. They must have their 'right endorsed' in their BRB. This is straightforward and by default.
Yes. It is okay they click on eligible to work.

Official position: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1098055/Dependent_family_members_in_work_routes.pdf

[Update] just noticed Koonbey 'straight to the answer' response.

peacenaija:
Hi Elders in the house,
Does a dependent on skilled work visa need a sponsorship to work in UK or you can automatically take up any role in UK? Is it okay to click on eligible to work in UK while filling job forms

semmyk:
While the Elders pronounce, let's quickly chip in. One would have thought that the info is straightforward. However, typical, the gov.uk is 'silence'!!! https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-partner-and-children

No. They don't need sponsorship.
No. They must have their 'right endorsed' in their BRB. This is straightforward and by default.
Yes. It is okay they click on eligible to work.

Official position: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1098055/Dependent_family_members_in_work_routes.pdf

[Update] just noticed Koonbey 'straight to the answer' response.

Thanks so much boss for the clear response

Hello guys
Pls what is the easiest way of getting an accomodation probably a shared flat around Basildon, Essex.

DadR:

He didn't also register our deposit neither did he sign and give us any contract/agreement.

Now, since we've left, he is yet to refund our deposit. We've called times severally but didn't pick up, he later blocked my line from calling him. His maintenance guy had notified him that the flat was left in good order.

Kindly advise with which organisation/body I can escalate to, to recover our £775 deposit back. And will I pay for this service? We are based in Liverpool.

Many thanks!

Type in Google - my landlord did not protect my rent deposit. You should be able to claim x3 times of the deposit back. You are supposed to have a rental agreement but just give it a try.

Just a note to every other person that does not have rental agreement. It's a contract you entered, you should have a copy of the signed contract of agreement, you don't need to have a reason to have it, just have it.

Most times people that don't have it are either compromising it in favour of something, but when issues start to arise, they won't mention why they didn't insist on having it, they will only tell their part of the story.

koonbey:


Did you have a tenancy agreement in writing and signed?

Did that agreement state that the landlord would use a deposit protection scheme?

This is not something to agree upon, it is law.

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LagosismyHome:


Why are you joking na.... someone will see this and think you are serious

Believe me, I'm not!

DadR:
Hello Madam Ticha
cc: Oga @Lexusgs430, Oga @TheGuyFromHr et all.
... ...
Kindly advise with which organisation/body I can escalate to, to recover our £775 deposit back. And will I pay for this service? We are based in Liverpool.
Many thanks!

koonbey:
Did you have a tenancy agreement in writing and signed?
Did that agreement state that the landlord would use a deposit protection scheme?

I notice OP quoted Ticha post. OP could start from there.

Ticha:
You have a tenancy under law so fear not. As long as you're paying rent as agreed, you have an active tenancy. Lexus is right. In this case, you won't even lose your deposit regardless of damage because he has broken the law by not lodging it and therefore can't claim anything off it. Even if he lodges it later, he has still failed to abide by the tenancy act. The good thing about not having a signed agreement is that there are no detrimental clauses he can enforce - at all.
... ...
But if you're leaving after 6 months, just relax and take him to the dispute resolution once the tenancy ends and claim back your deposit plus the extra. And if he has not provided any right to rent documents, claim the whole of your 6 months rent back too. First and foremost - check that he definitely hasn't protected it. You can easily check any of the 3 services - https://www.gov.uk/tenancy-deposit-protection/if-your-landlord-doesnt-protect-your-deposit
Make sure you give the right notice. Which is one month. Read here for more information - https://www.gov.uk/private-renting-tenancy-agreements/your-landlord-wants-to-end-your-tenancy

Viruses:
This is not something to agree upon, it is law.

Viruses:
Type in Google - my landlord did not protect my rent deposit. You should be able to claim x3 times of the deposit back. You are supposed to have a rental agreement but just give it a try.

Hello house pls I need advice my father in-law burial is Jan next year and my hubby is insisting that I have to travel for the ceremony since he is the first son, that I need to be there .
my problem now is I started a new job in September and my confirmation is Feb next year. I don't have leave till March next year when the new leave beginnings . I am thinking of how to talk to my manager about it, if she will agree and give me part of my leave in Jan or I take some days without pay. I am confused. kindly advice pls. Thank u

Saudi Arabia wins the ‘World Cup’ after historic win against Argentina.
Declares public holiday

DadR:
Hello Madam Ticha
cc: Oga @Lexusgs430, Oga @TheGuyFromHr et all.

We vacated our 2 BR flat on Nov 3, 2022 (12 days to the end of our 6 months tenancy - Nov 15th), although we gave more than 1 month notice to our useless landlord.

A bit of background - he didn't talk to us since we paid and moved in. He didn't fix any issues we had in the flat despite several follow-ups. He didn't also register our deposit neither did he sign and give us any contract/agreement.

Now, since we've left, he is yet to refund our deposit. We've called times severally but didn't pick up, he later blocked my line from calling him. His maintenance guy had notified him that the flat was left in good order.

Kindly advise with which organisation/body I can escalate to, to recover our £775 deposit back. And will I pay for this service? We are based in Liverpool.

Many thanks!

What nationality is your LL , e get why?

DadR:
Hello Madam Ticha
cc: Oga @Lexusgs430, Oga @TheGuyFromHr et all.

He didn't also register our deposit neither did he sign and give us any contract/agreement.

Now, since we've left, he is yet to refund our deposit. We've called times severally but didn't pick up, he later blocked my line from calling him. His maintenance guy had notified him that the flat was left in good order.

Kindly advise with which organisation/body I can escalate to, to recover our £775 deposit back. And will I pay for this service? We are based in Liverpool.

Many thanks!

Majority of the information you need is in my response that you quoted. Did you check that the deposit wasn't protected? You can call up any of the 3 custodial deposit schemes and they'll tell you yes or no. It's better to get all your ducks in a row first.

You should have:
1. A rental contract
2. Right to rent documents (EICR certificate, gas safety check certificate, carbon monoxide alarm fitted and evidence)
3. Documents telling you where your deposit has been protected.

If no for any of the 3, you need to start county court proceedings. It costs 300 quid ish but you can ask that the landlord pay your costs. Claim all your rent back, plus your deposit x 3 and your costs.

https://www.gov.uk/tenancy-deposit-protection/if-your-landlord-doesnt-protect-your-deposit

AlphaUno:
Saudi Arabia wins the ‘World Cup’ after historic win against Argentina.
Declares public holiday

if they win world cup nko

[quote author=Ibkpeace01 post=118598740]Hello guys
Pls what is the easiest way of getting an accomodation probably a shared flat around Basildon, Essex.[/quoote]

I'm co-asking this. Mine is specifically Southend on Sea and environs for a single person resuming University of Essex in January. Please,

Also, guys, would you recommend paying holding fee for a property viewed virtually?

justwise:

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Yes but only if the person is holding ILR or a British passport otherwise no.

Thanks Justwise, so u mean he can come back to Uk with his expired passport and I LR?? he will not have any problem with UK immigration?

Hello everyone,

Does anyone have ideas of how to go into nursing/healthcare professionally for a Tier-2 dependant in the UK. I'll appreciate ideas of the best place(s) to start.

Thank you.

blaqqqw:
Hey guys can a gtbank domicillary card pay into a UK bank account.
I have my maintenance fees in my gtbank account but I can only withdraw or use pos.
How do I move the money so I can fund my uk bank account or pay my landlord for rent?

Help guys!

please any advice on how to go about this? thank you

1stdami:
Hi everyone, has anyone travelled to Nigeria from the UK recently. What travel requirements does Nigeria need related to vaccine and things like that ?

going back to Nigeria… if you are double vaccinated.. get yur card and head to the ncdc website and fill out the form.. u should be able to generate a qr code without payment.
If partially or unvaccinated still head to same website and it will tell u how much in fees u re to pay.. after payment u will get ur qr code

Osoderi:
Hello house pls I need advice my father in-law burial is Jan next year and my hubby is insisting that I have to travel for the ceremony since he is the first son, that I need to be there .
my problem now is I started a new job in September and my confirmation is Feb next year. I don't have leave till March next year when the new leave beginnings . I am thinking of how to talk to my manager about it, if she will agree and give me part of my leave in Jan or I take some days without pay. I am confused. kindly advice pls. Thank u

Sorry, but your hubby is still ‘living’ n ‘breathing’ 9ja.
If you must go, do your homework and ensure you have a job to come back to.

Goke7:


if they win world cup nko

They will declare the year as ‘public year’ and probably flood the global oil market with enough crude

Can you explain more on this?

marvelife:
Hi good morning famz.
I'm very new to this thread

Have got my amex card sometimes ago now and recently spent around £500. Wanna pay back and something came to my mind like instead of paying directly using my Lloyds, can't I use my GTBANK master card. It'd be cheaper.

But I don't know if it makes sense cos I'm still new to the whole stuff.
Anyone with adequate knowledge of this should please educate me. Thanks

Use your GTBank card to fund your Revolut or Monzo and transfer the funds to your other bank account

blaqqqw:


please any advice on how to go about this? thank you

Osoderi:
Hello house pls I need advice my father in-law burial is Jan next year and my hubby is insisting that I have to travel for the ceremony since he is the first son, that I need to be there .
my problem now is I started a new job in September and my confirmation is Feb next year. I don't have leave till March next year when the new leave beginnings . I am thinking of how to talk to my manager about it, if she will agree and give me part of my leave in Jan or I take some days without pay. I am confused. kindly advice pls. Thank u

I don't see any reason why you should be nervous about speaking to your manager.

Bereavement is an exceptional circumstance and most organisations will bend over backwards to accommodate you just because people are reasonable and also because failing to do so might be deemed unfair treatment in your employment, but that's even by the way.

Just ask. I don't even believe your confirmation timeline will be affected unless you're staying an extended period of time.

Geebee5:


Not sure if this will work for her but some peeps here applied for their P45 which obviously states an end to their employment/contract with the agency then applied/switched to the care home that’s willing to sponsor. They didn’t involve their agency.

Tanx

AlphaUno:



Sorry, but your hubby is still ‘living’ n ‘breathing’ 9ja.
If you must go, do your homework and ensure you have a job to come back to.

That line is IRRELEVANT. I don’t think one should throw away their custom/tradition simply because they live or are based abroad. And I am saying this if it’s his tradition.

@Osoderi
Your situation is a valid reason to get some days off from work. And I am not talking about traveling as it’s a very good reason to take a week leave to attend to family situation. People here (I mean the UK people or whites as we call them) won’t think for 2 seconds to call their manager to get some days off to deal with “family emergency” as they like to call it (even if they joined the job a month ago). There are so many areas in your offer letter or contract that talks about calling or speaking to your manager about situations like this (not clearly stated as this, but this falls under emergencies). If I were in your position I would be more concerned as to why I think my manager won’t approve something like this. So speak to your manager, you have every right to take some days off to mourn your Father-In-law. People here will take some days off to mourn their pet or great grand parents, quoting that the person or pet was their source of joy during a trying time in their life ( and I consider that’s to be a very valid reason). How you present your “Second Father’s” passing to your manager may influence his/her decision and I just gave you a hint.

Not something I normally like to comment on but I just can’t ignore for some reasons. If your reason for not attending your “Second Father’s” burial is work based and not family (kids n their needs ), then I think you should do some more thinking. your spouse should not have to start quoting traditions and rules for you to want to attend his father, your father-in-laws burial. I understand that work and finance is very important in our daily existence, but we also need our spouse n family to be happy so that they can celebrate with us when we get those big offers and promotions. Your family should always come first, and if your present manager thinks otherwise (which I doubt), then your main concern right now should be getting a new job with a reasonable manager before January. People here don’t play with valid reasons like this.

Apologies if you feel judged in anyway, but I wrote based on “how I” read your post. Unfortunately, we can only reply by what we read, without knowing the person. Blessings

blaqqqw:


please any advice on how to go about this? thank you

You can withdraw at an ATM in the UK, get cash and go pay into your UK bank account.

Osoderi:
Hello house pls I need advice my father in-law burial is Jan next year and my hubby is insisting that I have to travel for the ceremony since he is the first son, that I need to be there .
my problem now is I started a new job in September and my confirmation is Feb next year. I don't have leave till March next year when the new leave beginnings . I am thinking of how to talk to my manager about it, if she will agree and give me part of my leave in Jan or I take some days without pay. I am confused. kindly advice pls. Thank u

Now, that you're in the UK and somewhat a "saner" clime, learn to ask. Whatever you need, ask. Whatever you're not clear on, ask. As long as you're not tied in some sort of controversial, inhibiting or slavery-esque job situation, feel free to talk to your manager and ask for whatever you need. It's that simple and there's nothing to worry about.