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Can letting agents increase rent without landlords knowledge or consent?
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07-01-2019 11:38pm#1Hi All,
Can anyone help? My letting agent sent me an email with a letter attached (nothing sent in post), using the landlord's name to confirm that the rent would be increasing. Using terms such as "I, FIRST NAME & SURNAME confirm...." Not only that, the had backdate the letter to August and insisted my rent increase had come in to effect already and I was now in arrears!
This agent has a bit of a reputation but was clearly unaware that I knew the landlord personally and actually socialise with him on occasion. I gave him a quick call and he knew nothing of the rent increase and wasn't interested in increasing it in the slightest - what a star!
The agent's nose has been put of joint and is reinforcing to me that I have to put everything via them. I'm keen to politely remind them that if they act professionally, there won't be a need for me to go direct but I wondered if they are legally entitled to do this in the first place? They've been caught trying to pull a fast one and who knows if they'd have even passed on the increase to the landlord!
Anyone know much about this? Thanks!
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Hi All,
Can anyone help? My letting agent sent me an email with a letter attached (nothing sent in post), using the landlord's name to confirm that the rent would be increasing. Using terms such as "I, FIRST NAME & SURNAME confirm...." Not only that, the had backdate the letter to August and insisted my rent increase had come in to effect already and I was now in arrears!
This agent has a bit of a reputation but was clearly unaware that I knew the landlord personally and actually socialise with him on occasion. I gave him a quick call and he knew nothing of the rent increase and wasn't interested in increasing it in the slightest - what a star!
The agent's nose has been put of joint and is reinforcing to me that I have to put everything via them. I'm keen to politely remind them that if they act professionally, there won't be a need for me to go direct but I wondered if they are legally entitled to do this in the first place? They've been caught trying to pull a fast one and who knows if they'd have even passed on the increase to the landlord!
Anyone know much about this? Thanks!
Of course they can't.
Seems quite bizarre and I wonder was he planning on pocketing the difference.0 -
Hi All,
Can anyone help? My letting agent sent me an email with a letter attached (nothing sent in post), using the landlord's name to confirm that the rent would be increasing. Using terms such as "I, FIRST NAME & SURNAME confirm...." Not only that, the had backdate the letter to August and insisted my rent increase had come in to effect already and I was now in arrears!
This agent has a bit of a reputation but was clearly unaware that I knew the landlord personally and actually socialise with him on occasion. I gave him a quick call and he knew nothing of the rent increase and wasn't interested in increasing it in the slightest - what a star!
The agent's nose has been put of joint and is reinforcing to me that I have to put everything via them. I'm keen to politely remind them that if they act professionally, there won't be a need for me to go direct but I wondered if they are legally entitled to do this in the first place? They've been caught trying to pull a fast one and who knows if they'd have even passed on the increase to the landlord!
Anyone know much about this? Thanks!
I’m concerned you even have to ask this. No of course not. The landlord highest lowers and maintains. He pays their fee. They should never request from you.0 -
Hi All,
Can anyone help? My letting agent sent me an email with a letter attached (nothing sent in post), using the landlord's name to confirm that the rent would be increasing. Using terms such as "I, FIRST NAME & SURNAME confirm...." Not only that, the had backdate the letter to August and insisted my rent increase had come in to effect already and I was now in arrears!
This agent has a bit of a reputation but was clearly unaware that I knew the landlord personally and actually socialise with him on occasion. I gave him a quick call and he knew nothing of the rent increase and wasn't interested in increasing it in the slightest - what a star!
The agent's nose has been put of joint and is reinforcing to me that I have to put everything via them. I'm keen to politely remind them that if they act professionally, there won't be a need for me to go direct but I wondered if they are legally entitled to do this in the first place? They've been caught trying to pull a fast one and who knows if they'd have even passed on the increase to the landlord!
Anyone know much about this? Thanks!
This is attempted fraud, do not hesitate to report the agent to the ERA and any other auctioneering association they are involved with.
I would also go and report this to your local gardai, financial fraud is no joke.
Do not let him away with it.0 -
I've only lived in Ireland for 2 years and was 99% sure this was a fiddle but when you are about to call someone out over such a serious matter, I'd like a second opinion or 10! Thanks for your feedback, I shall now send the sh*tstorm of a reply they deserve! 0
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I've only lived in Ireland for 2 years and was 99% sure this was a fiddle but when you are about to call someone out over such a serious matter, I'd like a second opinion or 10! Thanks for your feedback, I shall now send the sh*tstorm of a reply they deserve!
He’s a scamming scumbag. I hope you get sorted.0 -
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I've only lived in Ireland for 2 years and was 99% sure this was a fiddle but when you are about to call someone out over such a serious matter, I'd like a second opinion or 10! Thanks for your feedback, I shall now send the sh*tstorm of a reply they deserve!
Do not reply to the agent yet.
First go to the gardai and make a statement, then send him an email informing him. That you have discussed this with the owner and realise a type of fraud has possibly been attempted and that you have make a statement to an gardai siochanna. If he replies just tell him that if he wishes to engage with you further you will complain to the gardai about unwanted harrasment.
Game over. Trust me, I worked in that business, I know exactly how it goes0 -
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