Police called over tenant demand for £30,000 compensation 

Police called over tenant demand for £30,000 compensation 


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Staff at a lettings agency had to call police after activists demanded £30,000 compensation for a former tenant.

Local media in the Aberdeen area report that activists in the Living Rent group entered the Aberdeen Northwood branch.

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The group demanded compensation for a former tenant living in a home allegedly suffering a leak and damp which was untreated for almost two years.

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The tenant lived in a three-bedroom property which she previously leased by Northwood Lettings alongside her daughter and grandchild.

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The issue first began in December 2023, caused by a severe leak in the ceilings during heavy rain.

As of January 2026, there was allegedly still mould and freshly plastered walls were yet to be painted.

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Living Rent claims that agency staff refused to engage with the activists  before subsequently phoning the police. 

Once police were called, protesters left the building of their own accord.

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