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Landlord won't replace washing machine

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  • red_devil
    red_devil Posts: 10,793 Forumite
    how tight, machines are not dear these days.
    :footie:
  • superted187
    superted187 Posts: 65 Forumite
    dcems wrote: »
    Of course it is. This just gives the landlord ammunication against you.Plus, if you withold 8 weeks or more rent, the landlord can start proceedings under grounds of rent arrears-Sect 8.

    It appears obvious the landlord is stalling. Any appliance that is provided as part of the tenancy is your landlord's responsibilty. Dont go and buy a machine.

    See what the CAB suggest.They will def give you some good advice.

    I get that. But even witholding the rent for one month would get their attention pretty sharpish and would probably get the repair done.
  • Turnbull2000
    Turnbull2000 Posts: 1,807 Forumite
    superted187 wrote: »
    I get that. But even witholding the rent for one month would get their attention pretty sharpish and would probably get the repair done.

    Nope, I think it would likely get them evicted. If the landlord is determined not to cough up, there's nothing the OP can do about it. However, he/she is risking an eviction notice if they keep pestering him.
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  • pimento
    pimento Posts: 6,243 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    Is the tenant allowed to buy a machine and deduct the cost from the rent? Assuming they have told the Landlord in advance that that is what they intend to do.
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  • Turnbull2000
    Turnbull2000 Posts: 1,807 Forumite
    pimento wrote: »
    Is the tenant allowed to buy a machine and deduct the cost from the rent? Assuming they have told the Landlord in advance that that is what they intend to do.

    Only if they don't mind getting evicted soon after.
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  • red_devil
    red_devil Posts: 10,793 Forumite
    how would the landlord like not to have a washing machine. I would arrange one myself.
    :footie:
  • pimento
    pimento Posts: 6,243 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    Turnbull2000 wrote: »
    Only if they don't mind getting evicted soon after.

    To be honest, not having access to an on-site washing machine would be a deal breaker for me anyway. I'd take the risk.
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  • tbs624
    tbs624 Posts: 10,816 Forumite
    pimento wrote: »
    Is the tenant allowed to buy a machine and deduct the cost from the rent? Assuming they have told the Landlord in advance that that is what they intend to do.
    See the Shelter link in post 7 above :)
  • prudryden
    prudryden Posts: 2,075 Forumite
    I have noticed a number of references above that a landlord must replace a broken washing machine if it is included in the condition/inventory report. Can someone point me to the statute please? I have already checked Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (Repairing Obligations) and that doesn't seem to apply. I have also checked a normal tenancy agreement used by a large national and international estate agent. It makes no reference to replacing inventoried items under landlord's obligations. Shelter also very cleverly avoids mentioning items such as washing machines (non essential item, I guess) unless I overlooked it. Please advise on this.
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