paxton reduced rent

Hi All, I am new to the site but after reading some of the articles I see we are all in similar positions. My husband and I purchased a properrty in Paxton back in 2007 we took out a french mortgage for approx 2/3 of the total cost. Everything was good untill we had reduced rent in 2011 , unfortunately after much debate with Accelis Gestion we were bullied into signing new agreement . Luckily we never had any delay in payments and have always managed to keep the mortgage paid. Recently we looked into the possibility of selling and asked the management company to give any details requested to the Estate agent. Very quickly we were made an offer from  Gestion on behalf of (buyers ) for approx 45% of our purchase price , this would not clear our present mortgage on the property and we did not respond. Since then we have had notification of approximately 55% reduction in our rent due to economic pressures and planned works. I have written to them and e-mailed saying this is not acceptable to me and refused to sign new ammended lease. I have also asked for financial statements and copies of annual general meeting reports form 2010, which is when we recieved our last report .

Recent media reports show tourism up by 6% in the first part of this year and cost of property increases in Paris , so I have asked them to verify the financial hardship of company.

I realize I am probably flogging a dead horse but not ready to give in to bullying , and have threatened legal action, again think this is probably a waste of time , but will keep you all informed of how things progress .

Any advise will be much appreciated.

Also have just been told by my accountant that last years rent includied VAT which she says is against French Tax laws , but it leaves me now with a VAT bill to be paid. Has anyone else had this happen. 

We did have Vat the first couple of years but not for some time. I have asked Accelis Gestion how they plan to proceed regarding payment of VAT but have had no response so far.