Here is a question to the blog clinic from Giles (not his real name) who is a landlord.
My tenant only fulfilled 7 months of a 12 month lease, citing personal problems for having to break the lease.
The property was left in an unfit state for re-lease. Upon request the tenant did return to clean up/remove some items but we still have repairs/expenses. They broke into a shed and kept a dog on the property without our knowledge.
We are holding a bond with the DPS. What is my legal position?