bond for rented house

[biglad12]

i have moved out of a rented house today and the agent and landlord want me to hand the keys in so they can inspect the property, i want to be there as well but they say they can only do it during the day. i work all day and cant take time off.the house is clean & tidy just as it was when i moved in. what can i do if they withold the bond. i hav'nt signed any paperwork to say what was or was'nt in the property.

[flyciderman]

I am sorry to say that you just have hope, you we very silly not to get an inventory.

[puzzled?]

surely your boss will let you have a day off if you explain the reason, or you can take a days holiday? don't let them be there without you, you never know what they might get up to !! better to be safe than sorry.

[stuelwell]

If you rented your house through a letting agent, then I would contact ARLA (The Association of Residential Letting Agents) and ask them what your rights are conserning this. I have rented a couple of properties and would never let an inspection take place without myself or my husband being present. If there's a problem with the property at least this way they can show you what the problem is otherwise they could 'create' a problem and hold onto your bond money. I am sure an inspection could be arranged at a suitable time for you all.