08 Aug 2012 5:52 PM:

 A contract is binding two ways - one from the tenant and the agent/landlord. . . Obviously you are only interested in the rights of the landlord.  Why bother posting if you are not intelligent enough to understand the underlying issues and dilemmas?  

 

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08 Aug 2012 3:36 PM:

  After contacting a local solicitor we have found that as our occupation of the property is being disturbed, due to the innaction of both the owner and the agent, they are in breach of the tenancy agreement and we are free to leave at any time we wish.  And no, we were not looking to do a 'runner' as you suggest, but looking for a legal remedy to an intolerable situation, hoping more to force the owner and agent into action rather than leave the tenancy.  After reading your post we can only conclude that a: you have not read the thread correctly  b: Your own predujices are coming into play here or c: Your an ass.

 

 

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07 Aug 2012 10:17 AM:

 Thanks Steve,

   It's a long-term let, the owner is in the UK, but the rental contract says landlord is the 'agent' (I think its a given that they will are not paying the taxes on the rent and no matter what we will not see the deposit again).  I really hate to run out on a contract and was hoping there was a legal way to null and void it.  

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07 Aug 2012 8:26 AM:

 Hi my partner and I are renting an apartment in the Alicante region.  Our life in Spain is going really well, but we have a few problems with our apartment.  

Firstly, everytime we flush the toilet the pipes in the wall make a really loud groaning noise for a couple of minuets after and the neighbours are begining to complain (obivously we cannot flush it at all at night).  The property owner say's they cannot afford to have the repairs done.

  The fridge freezer seals have gone and the door keeps opening on its own so the appliance is running all the time - even if we lodge the door shut.  Along with half a dozen more applaiance problems.

The wooden kitchen cupboards have damp and are going rotten.  The bed mattress needs replacing etc. etc.

  We have recently found out that 3 friends of the owner have copies of the keys to the property - obviously a concern as we do not know any of these people.

The owner has employed an 'Agent' to look after the property on their behalf.  He never replies to texts calls or emails and is always 'away' (he does not have a business card or offices and seems like the usual British chancer just out for what he can get) - the only time we ever see him is when it is time to collect the rent when, weirdly, he always arrives on the dot.  It's annoying as we are paying him extra on the rent per month to do nothing.

I know these are minor issues really - and the flat is relatively cheap to rent.  Its really annoying as we pay the bills on time every month and the rent - we really do not know where we stand according to Spanish law. . . .

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02 Mar 2012 10:14 AM:

 You can download 'Ex pat Shield' a free VPN (virtual Private Network) that gives you a British IP Address so you can access all UK websites i.e. BBC i Player.  It is funded by adverts.  Seems safe enough been using it for about a year and never had a virus or Malware (but scan regularily).  Hope this helps.

 

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