Renting issues

[typer0612]

Hi,

I put down £399 as a deposit to hold a property till it becomes vacant at the end of August less than 7 days ago. Now the issue is that they are charging me more in terms of securing the property, an extra £60 along with contacting my employers without asking for my permission.

My concern now is - Is it possible for me to back out of the property deal and obtain the £399 i put down cleanly or not? I paid by debit card not cash.

Does sale of goods act apply?

The cooling off period?

There must be a clause somewhere due to the timeframe i would have thought? Or is it bye bye £399 in the worst case? I know this is a bit vauge in description but i am willing to PM the right person relating to this.

[Kudos]

what does the contract say that you signed? Must be termination clauses in here and outline of what fees are to be paid

[randlemarcus]

I suspect the £60 is for taking up references and doing a credit check, with the £399 going towards the actual TDS type deposit. As above, what does the contract actually state?

[typer0612]

I've sorted it, the £399 they took was part of the agreement then they tried to charge extra but now have backed down and agreed not to charge me.

It was for a credit check on my partner which wasn't required because my salary is sufficient!

Estate agents are rip offs. Ah well!