Yes i'm aware of how my post seems but under no circumstances i said to just let the money go. I was interested more in some opinions regarding what can i do if i accept their offer (they refund 132 pounds ) but also want the rest of my money. Are there any other means to recover the difference because it seems that if i agree to this i would waive my right to get a full refund on my deposit
Is this true? If you accept the 50% refund, you have no legal right to claim the rest? So basically you need to not accept anything and go to a small claims court, and hope they side with you?
They can only claim a settlement and release if you agree to that. Further, it can only be accord and satisfaction if the negotiable instrument used is clearly marked as such.
In other words, since they are royal fuck ups, I doubt they'll even do things right to prevent you from going after them for the remainder (though it will weaken your case in front of a judge because it does seem like you agreed to their settlement terms in the dispute). Legally speaking though you can take some money and then go after them for the rest as long as you didn't formally settle and release them and you didn't engage in accord and satisfaction (google terms if needed).