HiPo'sHuman
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After having read through SLH's thread and noticed a number of people suggesting the small claims court, I'm wondering if it's something I could pursue myself? So sorry to hear of the issues going on at the moment, people are the worst
October '18, I found what looked to be a lovely little set up for the horses - three stables, c. 3 acres split up into one main field and a few smaller sections (I do have screenshots of the advert but not to hand right now). All sounded great until I moved there I'd paid a £200 deposit and £400 rent for a month in advance. Set up was totally unstuitable for my lot (the bloke had promised me it would be finished prior to moving on) - no running water, no hardstanding had been put down meaning it was full of mud and my lorry got stuck, a stallion was living in the field next to my three which included a mini mare this had not been disclosed prior to moving and they were only separated by electric fencing, the gate wasn't sufficient to keep the ponies in their field (one strand of electric fencing which was too high to prevent the smaller two ducking under)...as well as a handful of other issues. Raised concerns with owner who didn't give a shit, I said I wasn't happy and would not be able to stay primarily due to the safety aspect of having my mare there but it wasn't suitable for my needs/wasn't finished etc. Anyway, I moved asap, asked for money back and nothing, no reply.
I kind of cut my losses but it's always playing on my mind, it's the principle of it rather than the lost money! It was a nightmare for me and the ponies. Things have been rough since then so I've never chased it up. Do you reckon I've got a case? Is there a time limit on putting an application in? The deposit was paid on 07/10/18 and rent paid 12/10/18. Would have to look through old correspondence but I think we stayed for two nights? Three max.
October '18, I found what looked to be a lovely little set up for the horses - three stables, c. 3 acres split up into one main field and a few smaller sections (I do have screenshots of the advert but not to hand right now). All sounded great until I moved there I'd paid a £200 deposit and £400 rent for a month in advance. Set up was totally unstuitable for my lot (the bloke had promised me it would be finished prior to moving on) - no running water, no hardstanding had been put down meaning it was full of mud and my lorry got stuck, a stallion was living in the field next to my three which included a mini mare this had not been disclosed prior to moving and they were only separated by electric fencing, the gate wasn't sufficient to keep the ponies in their field (one strand of electric fencing which was too high to prevent the smaller two ducking under)...as well as a handful of other issues. Raised concerns with owner who didn't give a shit, I said I wasn't happy and would not be able to stay primarily due to the safety aspect of having my mare there but it wasn't suitable for my needs/wasn't finished etc. Anyway, I moved asap, asked for money back and nothing, no reply.
I kind of cut my losses but it's always playing on my mind, it's the principle of it rather than the lost money! It was a nightmare for me and the ponies. Things have been rough since then so I've never chased it up. Do you reckon I've got a case? Is there a time limit on putting an application in? The deposit was paid on 07/10/18 and rent paid 12/10/18. Would have to look through old correspondence but I think we stayed for two nights? Three max.