Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in United Kingdom

Seperation Of Damages In Regards To Joint And Several

i wa sin a property with my ex partner for 1 month when i moved out. The landlord was informed immediatly i had moved out and has confirmed that the property was not damaged when i left. My ex partner then damged the fla and the case went to court. The judge ruled that i was not responsible and therefore the jugement mae against me as for outstanding water rates only. He then passed judgement on my ex partner for the damages. The landlord is now appealing a she says i should be liable for the full amount of damags due to the fact i was joint and several on the lease. Do you feel his appeal has any basis and whether it would succeed? He is basically saying the judges judgement was legally wrong. Do you feel i should instruct solicitors in this matter?

Thankyou for your time on this matter.


Asked on 11/28/06, 8:10 am

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Andrew Dutton Legal -Zone

Re: Seperation Of Damages In Regards To Joint And Several

I am afraid that although you may have no criminal liability for this damage, it does not necessarily follow that you have no liability as a joint tenant for disrepair to the property.

I am concerned that the landlord could indeed have a civil claim against you in respect of the damage and to proceed with this it would not be necessary for her to prove any criminal intent on your part.

I will be happy to advise further if you are able to instruct me with further information and a copy of the tenancy agreement.

Andrew Dutton

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Answered on 11/28/06, 12:36 pm


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