Bubble3082 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I recently moved into my current home. The previous tennants it seems left in a hurry, and left lots of things such as a 3 piece suite, fridge freezer and bunk beds. As he never came back for them, my landlord said I could have them as they're better than my old ones. Now I'm getting calls to the door from people in suits asking for previous tennant. I think that these items might've been bought on hp and now he isn't paying. Does that mean they can sieze these goods, as I've got rid of my old ones! Help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMoran Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I recently moved into my current home. The previous tennants it seems left in a hurry, and left lots of things such as a 3 piece suite, fridge freezer and bunk beds. As he never came back for them, my landlord said I could have them as they're better than my old ones. Now I'm getting calls to the door from people in suits asking for previous tennant. I think that these items might've been bought on hp and now he isn't paying. Does that mean they can sieze these goods, as I've got rid of my old ones! Help! Are they from Brighthouse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Sleeps Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 It depends who the goods belonged to in the first place. If they were Tenant #1s, and especially true if they're on HP, then the landlord has no right to give possession of them away. You have no duty to deal with the debt collectors though. Tell them the tenant has moved, and don't let them in. It's not your debt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubble3082 Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 Thank you for your replies. I know its not my debt but if it is HP then its not my property either. I can't believe I didn't think of this before I got rid of my own stuff - who leaves such expensive pieces of furniture for no reason?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medusa Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Presumably you have a copy of the lease from your tenancy? If you have that then they have no right to enter the building and you have no need to talk to them. You leave them on the doorstep, shut the door (and lock it, just to be careful) and go to fetch them the lease. Present lease, the person they are seeking no longer lives here. End of conversation. There is no need to discuss any items at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muldoon Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Presumably you have a copy of the lease from your tenancy? If you have that then they have no right to enter the building and you have no need to talk to them. You leave them on the doorstep, shut the door (and lock it, just to be careful) and go to fetch them the lease. Present lease, the person they are seeking no longer lives here. End of conversation. There is no need to discuss any items at all. Excellent advice Medusa, I would add, get a chain fitted to the door and answer your door whilst the chain is on. If they persist in calling ask them for a business card and get citizens advice to draft a letter to their head office for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitisbad Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 If they keep hassling you get a few copies of your housing contract made and give them one saying you moved in on X date, the previous tennant has left and hasn't left a forwarding address. Tell them you will only deal with them by mail and if they keep coming to your door let them know it constitutes harrassment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truman Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 If they keep hassling you get a few copies of your housing contract made and give them one saying you moved in on X date, the previous tennant has left and hasn't left a forwarding address. Tell them you will only deal with them by mail and if they keep coming to your door let them know it constitutes harrassment. If it's the furniture that they're after then it doesn't really belong to the new tennant..what recourse in law do they (the new tennant) have to hold onto it? Genuine question.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muldoon Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 If it's the furniture that they're after then it doesn't really belong to the new tennant..what recourse in law do they (the new tennant) have to hold onto it? Genuine question.. Surely the property therein is the sole responsibility of the landlord and if he has chosen to give the furniture to the new tenant then any recourse should be directed at him and not the tennant ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Sleeps Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 what recourse in law do they (the new tennant) have to hold onto it? Genuine question.. None. It's not theirs. It is not Bubble3082's place to open the door for them though. If they want access to her house they can go down the legal route and get the debtor involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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