DannyW Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 A little help please guys, Myself and the mrs live in a rented property, the problem is that the landlord wants a service done on the gas boiler (his choice, not a legal requirement). The problem is that he thinks that we should pay for this (around £80). I'm pretty adamant that im not paying, am i right to think this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steviekid Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 I'm pretty adamant that im not paying, am i right to think this? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoooby slayer Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 im a landlord tell him to do one, its landlords responsibility not yours. heating, windows etc all fixtures of the property are his responsibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 im a landlord tell him to do one, its landlords responsibility not yours. heating, windows etc all fixtures of the property are his responsibility. Landlords responsibilty to maintain and make sure all appliances are working and safe. You just pay the bills and let him worry about maintainance costs:D scotty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyW Posted March 23, 2010 Author Share Posted March 23, 2010 Well the mrs has just texted him (he communicates by text, very professional) saying we are confused as to why we should pay for it, and he has replied with "This is how i do it, which i explain to all new tennants when they move in" well he never explained it to us. What would your reply be to this text? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoooby slayer Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Landlords responsibilty to maintain and make sure all appliances are working and safe. You just pay the bills and let him worry about maintainance costs:D scotty the only appliances required by law is a cooker so thats all that has to be maintained as long as that is all that is supplied. i have insurance for everything no surprises then, you know exactly what is profit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoooby slayer Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Well the mrs has just texted him (he communicates by text, very professional) saying we are confused as to why we should pay for it, and he has replied with "This is how i do it, which i explain to all new tennants when they move in" well he never explained it to us. What would your reply be to this text? "i know my rights and im not paying it, its your responsibility so you will have to pay it or dont get it done" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 What would your reply be to this text? How long have you lived there? Ask to see the previous gas safety CP12 certificates, he's legally obliged to keep copies for at least the last 2 years I believe. The landlord is legally required to have these checks carried out every 12 months (the tennant has no obligation other than to try not to die of carbon monoxide poisoning), if your contract doesn't state anything about this being something you have to pay for tell him to shit right off. Read and digest this: http://www.hse.gov.uk/gas/domestic/faqlandlord.htm And finally point out that most decent companies will do this inspection for about £40 including VAT - get some quotes yourself if necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyW Posted March 23, 2010 Author Share Posted March 23, 2010 Thanks Michael, the house was renovated with the addition of gas just under a year ago, we are the first tennants to have gas in this house. We actually own a house that we rent out ourselves so we are familiar with the gas safety check. What i think his game is that he gets a boiler service and safety check done in one, then invoices us for the lot but words it that we are just paying for the service so it ends up not costing him a bean. The whole village is part of an estate that he owns, probably about 80 houses in all, so you'd think he must know what he's doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 ...so you'd think he must know what he's doing. He does... ripping people off to save money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 probably one of the reasons he owns the estate tight git tell him to sod of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purity14 Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Tell him you have had a service done and paid yourself, that will shut him up. Then if it does ever break down, he will be the one paying to fix it anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecoup Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 if he's got that many chances are its going to be in the small print somewhere you'd think if he had 80 to do he would get a better deal service engineer is a relative or even himself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purity14 Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 if he's got that many chances are its going to be in the small print somewhere you'd think if he had 80 to do he would get a better deal service engineer is a relative or even himself Well £80 x 80 houses = £6400 If he said to a boiler man, check them 80 houses, and ill give you £5000 - im guessing mr boiler man would be happy - and tight arse has made a profit himself too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 In the same vein (but from a slightly different perspective), I too have a query regarding house rental. I currently let a house that is furnished and also has the advantage of having a dishwasher, washing machine, plasma TV etc. Recently the washing machine has started to play up and the tenants have asked if I could get it repaired / replaced. This has now got me worried and i have sent the following email (slightly abridged) to the agency that draws up the contracts (but doesn't collect rents) and I am awaiting their reply. Hi XXX I have a query and a worry regarding the items at the house and my responsibility for their upkeep / replacement. The recent problem with the washing machine made me wonder as to how far my responsibility goes. I understand that I need to supply a fully functional heating and cooking facility but I was not aware that I had to provide a washing machine as part of the agreement - even though one was there when they moved in. Also, seeing as I left a 42" plasma TV there too, does this mean I am obliged to supply a new one should this break down? Again, does this also cover the dishwasher etc. Could you please comment ASAP. What do you chaps think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purity14 Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 What do you chaps think? What does it say in the contract, and what does it say on the inventory? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 What does it say in the contract, and what does it say on the inventory? Well, they obviously appear in the inventory as they are items left at the house but I am unsure as to what the contract says as I am awaiting a revised copy since the new tenants only moved in about a month ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purity14 Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 In that case, you need to wait and find out what your agency has signed you up for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevins Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 We rent and its down to the land lord to pay fella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyW Posted March 23, 2010 Author Share Posted March 23, 2010 We rent and its down to the land lord to pay fella. Thanks guys, the git has just texted me now asking if my mrs will do the accounts for the village church which he is the warden of, but he wants her to do it for free!! Cheeky cnut! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevins Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 sounds like a fool to me imho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyW Posted March 24, 2010 Author Share Posted March 24, 2010 All sorted, he admitted he was wrong tonight, he will be paying. Power to the people! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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