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Posted By Philip Roberts
Good morning all,
I have been asked by a colleague if I know of any legislation that he can use to force a landlord to repay rent money. His son was threatened and physically assaulted resulting in a broken nose and other facial damage by a fellow student in halls of residence at university. His son has left the university in question because of continuing threats and has moved to another university to continue his course. He had paid up front for his halls accommodation and is now trying to retrieve the rent money paid. The university is refusing to repay the money unless they can re-let the room. Can anyone suggest a sensible course of action to gain repayment. Thanks in advance for your time and attention,
best regards
Phil
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Posted By Diane Thomason
Phil,
Sorry, can't help with legislation, but I wondered whether your son has contacted the Students' Union about this?
They usually have someone in the local SU who deals with accommodation issues and also welfare problems. The local SU will also have access to legal advice via the NUS.
Definitely worth a try as SU's are generally very good at negotiating with the uni over this kind of problem.
There also may be a University student welfare officer who might be able to help.
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Posted By J Knight
Maybe he could try and recover any costs from his assailant?
John
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Posted By Morgan Healey
The Uni are within there rights, he chose to leave of his own accord and it is in the aggreement he signed when taking up a place in halls of residence.
Why should the Uni be out of pocket.
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Posted By Philip Roberts
Diane,
Thanks for that response, just to clarify it was not my son who was assaulted but the son of one of my union safety reps who has asked my advice. I will pass on your good advice to him anf hope it bears fruit,
regards
Phil
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Posted By Morgan Healey
Perhaps a degree in self defence would be more appropriate for him.
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Posted By Vernon Kay
My son had a similar experience. Can I ask if you have any LARGE friends who could have a POLITE word with the perpetrator? It worked in my son's case. The accused was more than happy to pay back for the damage caused and the injuries. We treated ourselves to a private flat for my son out of the money.
Remember to stay within the law though!
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Posted By Philip Roberts
J Knight,
The assualt has been reported to police and a prosecution may follow, he may well be able to recover costs then,
Morgan,
I am not aware of the contents of the rental agreement and it may well be that payment is not refundable in normal circumstances. But do not the university owe a duty of care to residents of halls, on their premises and not in their employ, and as a gesture of goodwill repayment could be made for failing to uphold that duty ??
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Posted By GSPaterson
In short. No they don't.
What was the reason for the assault? - I am intrigued
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Posted By Tony Brunskill
Vernan,
I am interested how you were able to extort moneys from the "Perp" using two heavies and stay within the law? Might work on a coule of Board members.
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