Reportage over de risico's van het wonen met een bruikleenovereenkomst.

Carefree vacant property (Leegstand zonder zorgen with English subtitles) from Abel Heijkamp on Vimeo.

For further information about property management companies check:

www.leegstandzonderzorgen.nl Dutch site with articles +  (dubbed) documentary  “Carefree vacant property”/Leegstand zonder zorgen on property management companies Camelot and Ad Hoc. If you have any questions or news about ‘property management’ companies email: info@leegstandzonderzorgen.nl

www.vimeo.com/9649993 Link to Dubbed documentary “Carefree vacant property”. You can embed the docu on your site.

www.bondprecairewoonvormen.nl Union for precarious dwellings founded to raise public awareness around temporary contracts and to support tenants. For questions or to become member please email: info@bondprecairewoonvormen.nl

www.tijdelijk-beroofd.nl Dutch website where property management tenants can post their stories. Soon they will have an English section.

Fora about Property Management Companies in the UK Different experiences from (former) tenants:

http://getsatisfaction.com/camelot_property_management_ltd/topics/stealing_my_deposit

http://kudocities.com/cities/london/conversations/camelot-property-anyone-used-them

RESEARCH

The Union of Precarious Dwellings is currently investigating the role of
property guardian companies in managing vacant or short-life properties.
Throughout the course of our research we have been concerned to find that
many property guardian companies seem to be deliberately ignoring and
withholding many of their guardian's legitimate rights and demands as
occupiers.

By collecting experiences of residents on paper and raising awareness of
these violations of occupants rights, we aim to improve the legal status
of guardians and temporary occupants.
Can we ask you for a short summary (1 A4 sheet) of your experiences as a
guardian for these companies?

We would particularly like information about:

    * Positive and negative experiences with property guardian companies.
    * How you viewed the rules stipulated in the contract you signed as a
guardian. (Regarding home peace / privacy, fees, notice periods and /
or other requirements).
    * The reason(s) why you decided to become a property guardian.
    * Things you would like to see improved by these companies.

All replies/comments can be made anonymously.

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You can mail your story to info@leegstandzonderzorgen.nl Thanks for your
co-operation!
for more information (in Dutch) about the union of precarious dwellings
check www.bondprecairewoonvormen.nl

For more information on the questionnaire or the Union of precarious dwellings
contact Abel Heijkamp  0031647686543    or info@leegstandzonderzorgen.nl