Old landlord is charging £75 for a snapped off washing machine handle?

*Kat*

Isn't that a little extreme? You can still open it easily, :S

BitterAndTwisted

If you broke it then it should have been returned in the same condition as at the start of your tenancy so I see no reason why you shouldn't either have arranged for the repair yourself before moving out or pay the landlord's cost for arranging it.

Considering the minimum call-out charge repairers impose I don't see that £75 could be called extortionate.

Planner

*Kat* wrote: »

Isn't that a little extreme? You can still open it easily, :S

How much do the three quotes you have recieved say the part and fitting should be?

*Kat*

I guess I should call some guys and ask how much it'd be then. I just totally forgot to repair it when I was leaving. Moving is stressful!

I've seen parts online for £8 Hope it's not £75. And I do think that's extortionate seeings the washing machine is about 10 years old lol.

Mallotum_X

If the landlord had broken your property would you want it repaired?

Eton_Rifle

If I came round right now and broke your car door handle, would you just shrug it off and say "well, it still opens", I'll pay to have it fixed myself?
Or would you take the car straight down to the dealership and hand me a big bill for a fitting a part that is always overpriced?

And if you move in to another property and the washing machine door didn't have a handle, you'd say "well, it still opens", would you?
Or would you be complaining to the landlord to get it fixed? Because that's just what the next tenant will do because of your damage.



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girleight@

If it is 10 years old it might be deemed worthless anyway:
http://www.lettingzone.com/lettingzone-promotions/65/how-do-i-determine-fair-wear-and-tear-and-value-damage
The landlord needs to look at apportionment based on the age of the appliance.

Mallotum_X

The land lord needs to get it fixed and send the bill to the person who caused the damage. Just accept your responsibilities and rather than complain after the fact. Maybe you should have taken more care or had it fixed before you left.

*Kat*

I can understand what you are saying because I "broke" the handle. !!!!!!. It's not as if I walked up to it and said "DEAR HANDLE, IM GOING TO DELIBERATELY SNAP YOU OFF".

Girleight, that's my main issue, I'm not sure the actual washing machine is even worth that.

*Kat*

Mallotum_X wrote: »

The land lord needs to get it fixed and send the bill to the person who caused the damage. Just accept your responsibilities and rather than complain after the fact. Maybe you should have taken more care or had it fixed before you left.

Taken more care? I opened the handle and it snapped off!! Should I have worn gloves and gently opened it. I have no qualms with repairing it, I just dont think £75 is acceptable.

Planner

Cough up sweet cheeks. You cheapen all tenants questions with such disreagrd to your responsibilities.