keancy Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Wonder if anyone knows how the Land lies with my following question. If you rent a place and your Landlord says they are responsible for fixtures and fittings does this include Carpets?? Mine just came round to check the place out and I questioned the Carpet issue and they seemed to think it could be our responsibility. But then that seems odd to me cause they fitted my oven and cooker so I couldn't take that away when I move but if I replace carpets then when I move I rip them out an take them?? Hmmmmmmm......???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Lynz_ Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I would say that carpets is definitely fixtures and fittings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I should imagine you're responsible for damage to the carpets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 It's their issue, my landlord replaced my carpets with wooden laminate. Landlord is trying to imply something so he dont have to pay. Pin him down on it and he will see sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keancy Posted January 3, 2008 Author Share Posted January 3, 2008 I should imagine you're responsible for damage to the carpets. The Carpets in this house have been down over 20 years. I know this because this House used to belong to my in laws and I been with my husband 18 years, carpets was in here long before I met him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I would have thought so too. Im viewing a place tomorrow night so will ask the question to double check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 The landlord has a certain responsibility to replace oven/cooker etc (unless it is an 'unfurnished house with no fixtures'). I doubt they'd be responsible if you spilt paint on the fllor. There are different types of tenant contracts though, check in yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keancy Posted January 3, 2008 Author Share Posted January 3, 2008 I would have thought so too. Im viewing a place tomorrow night so will ask the question to double check. Ok, that would be good thanks. They are going to speak to their guy, whoever he is that advises them and get back to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keancy Posted January 3, 2008 Author Share Posted January 3, 2008 The landlord has a certain responsibility to replace oven/cooker etc (unless it is an 'unfurnished house with no fixtures'). I doubt they'd be responsible if you spilt paint on the fllor. There are different types of tenant contracts though, check in yours. Yeah, I know that if I wrecked or damaged something it be down to me. But with something as old as those Carpets I don't see why it should be us paying, we lived here 5 years carpets been in long,long before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Its a bit of an odd one really. When you rent a house out you have to accept that carpets have a certain amount of life in them and that fair wear and tear is expected, I believe you can claim this against any tax bill you have to pay for rental income. But if you physically damage them by negligence etc etc then you are liable for that. I put down mats everywhere in the house that I have just rented in areas likely to recieve damage. The house I rented out myself I accept that the new carpets I just put down will over a period of 4 or 5 years need replacing, goes with the territory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Yeah, I know that if I wrecked or damaged something it be down to me. But with something as old as those Carpets I don't see why it should be us paying, we lived here 5 years carpets been in long,long before Like I said, check your tenancy agreement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Lynz_ Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Just spoke to my bosses as they own a few properties and they've said it's a difficult one. Really it's classed as wear and tear so should be your responsibility, but then I explained how long it had been down and they said really if he is a reasonable land lord he should replace it for you. They also said the other alternative is to accidentally flood that room... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Carpets and curtains are generally considered fixtures and fittings. However should you damage them you wouldn't be expected to replace them on a new for old basis - I took an old landlady to court over this and came back with a convincing win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keancy Posted January 3, 2008 Author Share Posted January 3, 2008 Like I said, check your tenancy agreement. On my way to do just that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keancy Posted January 3, 2008 Author Share Posted January 3, 2008 Just spoke to my bosses as they own a few properties and they've said it's a difficult one. Really it's classed as wear and tear so should be your responsibility, but then I explained how long it had been down and they said really if he is a reasonable land lord he should replace it for you. They also said the other alternative is to accidentally flood that room... I'd have to flood several areas lol, alas the hallway into the house, the stairs and upstairs landing lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I'd have to flood several areas lol, alas the hallway into the house, the stairs and upstairs landing lol. What was the flood caused by? If it's a leak in the roof or something then it must be their responsibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keancy Posted January 3, 2008 Author Share Posted January 3, 2008 Thanks Charlotte, for pointing me to my Tennancy Agreement. It states on the last page which is an inventory of what is theirs inside the house: 1 x Corner bench and table 1 x Washing Machine 3 x Oil Heaters blah,blah couple of other bits. And right at the bottom it says All Carpets and Curtains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gord R Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 We replace carpets for our tennants - glad youv got sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
far Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 we have a few properties and generally once the carpets get old and knackered - 3-5 years we will replace them - dont cost much nowadays. If the tennants are negligent and shit/piss/burn/rip the carpets we will charge them. Generally we take the view that as we are getting incoming rental it should be used not only to pay the mortgages etc but also the general upkeep of the house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keancy Posted January 3, 2008 Author Share Posted January 3, 2008 We replace carpets for our tennants - glad youv got sorted. Well, I have seen my Agreement but not heard back from Landlord yet. See what they say when they do then point it out politely. we have a few properties and generally once the carpets get old and knackered - 3-5 years we will replace them - dont cost much nowadays. If the tennants are negligent and shit/piss/burn/rip the carpets we will charge them. Totaly agree with what your saying. And if they had been put in when we moved in and it was wear and tear from us I would totaly replace them myself, but as I stated above the Carpets in this place are well over 20 years old, so I don't see why we should. Where we lived before our Landlord was a total gem, if anything at all got broke or worn for no fault of our own he always put it right without complaints and very quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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