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Reviewed by Unlucky Tenant on 8th October 2008
I would not use the agent again
- Services:
- Lettings (as a Tenant)
The company is officially wound up now, the order was made on 30 September 2008. Guess I'll never get my deposit back. Terrible terrible company with the worst customer service ever.
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InsolvencyGuy, 13th October 2008
A friend of mine is having problems with Tower and asked me to take a look.
The company has had a petition for winding up made against it - it hasn't necessarily stopped trading yet. Companies House may be able to let you know which court will hear the petition and when. Anyone who is owed money should try to find this out and present evidence. Although the office in Wapping is empty, they still appear to be putting new ads up.
Current landlords and tenants should consider:
1. Cease all payments to them, and deal directly with your tenant/landlord. You have a right to exercise tort/lien in an already broken contract, so don't be bullied into handing over more money.
2. File for a CCJ. The "manager" who says it will cost you more is very very wrong. You will then be registered as a creditor automatically as and when a liquidator is appointed. The liquidator will then write to you to let you know what's going on and how much money you can expect to receive (and when).
3. Contact the Tenants Deposit Scheme regarding deposits. The agent should have passed recent deposits straight to them.
3. There may be criminal legal proceedings filed against the directors by the liquidator if they are deliberately trading while insolvent. It is illegal under the company's act 1985 (fraud) and carries large fines and/or a prison sentence. Keep an eye on these procedings (through the London Gazette or via the liquidator, when appointed) as they will undoubtedly need witnesses. Note down any conversations you have with management, and keep any emails/letters.
Hope this is helpful. Good luck.
InsolvencyGuy, 13th October 2008
Scrap that. It was passed on 7th October. The official receiver is the Insolvency Service, www.insolvency.gov.uk.
Again, best of luck.