Hi,
I just wanted an insight from someone who might have experienced similar situation.
In 2012, I've decided to renew my contract for the current
property that I am living in, the landlady and myself have agreed to deal directly and told the agent our intention. The landlady told me to deal with her from then on regarding the renewal contract etc. Everything went smoothly, so I renewed my contract until 2013, after which I then decided to extend 2 more years until 2015. All between my landlady and myself.
Just a few days ago, out of the blue, the agent that was engaged in the very first TA agreement msg and asking if I was still living in the same property, and demanded that I pay for her commission for the renewal I made.
Now, to be fair and square, she had never contacted me after when we told her in 2012 that we no longer require her service, and during the 2012-2014 (up until today), I have been dealing with all the paper work myself, (stamp duty, minor repair). What right does she have demanding me to pay her commission for negotiation she never did, nor providing any services?
She claimed that I have signed a contract with her, in which I do not seem to recall that I needed to pay her commission for renewal, and even so, she could have addressed this issue during the time that my landlady and myself told her directly that we no longer require her service.
Anyone had similar experience or any thoughts on this?
Please advise.