01 Apr 2007 12:00 AM:
We let our flat in Las Dunas to an apparently nice young Spanish couple with, at the time, an 18 month old child. We spent time, money and effort making the flat attractive and generally a good place to come home to. We got the flat back on March 11th almost a wreck; it was heartbreaking and horrifying.
Damage and unpaid bills as follows:
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Redecoration
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125.00
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Cleaning
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65.00
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11 days rent
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151.89
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Water bill
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5.91
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Water bill 16/2 - 11/3
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20.00
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Plastic jug
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10.00
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4 glasses
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6.00
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1 mug
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2.00
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1 spoon
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1.00
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3 teaspoons
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3.00
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Corkscrew
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5.00
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Kitchen knife
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4.00
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Plastic chopping board
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5.00
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Frying pan
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15.00
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Tin opener
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6.00
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3 serviettes
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5.00
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Halogen light bulb
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5.00
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Laundry basket
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20.00
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Plastic hanger
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3.00
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7 white towels
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50.00
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2 pillowcases
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10.00
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Single fitted sheet
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12.00
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Chest of drawers damage
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10.00
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Microwave foot
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3.00
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Sofa damage/cleaning
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40.00
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Small table damage (replace)
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30.00
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Kitchen clock (replace)
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3.00
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2 pillows
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15.00
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White plastic bin
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7.00
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Wardrobe door repair
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25.00
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TOTAL
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662.80
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I believe that we have been scammed in that as soon as utilities, i.e. water, became payable they handed in their notice. Clearly other utilities would be payable soon and this was the signal to leave. I believe that they will move into another similar property and enjoy "builders water and electricity" until that dries up and move on again, leaving devastation in their wake.
Beware, that's all I can say,
Nick
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