Mattresses

G_M

mynameisclare wrote: »

But surely if the place is being rented as a furnished property the landlord is responsible for maintaining all the furniture, mattress included?

Landlord and Tenant Act 1985

11 Repairing obligations in short leases.

(1)In a lease to which this section applies (as to which, see sections 13 and 14) there is implied a covenant by the lessor—
(a)to keep in repair the structure and exterior of the dwelling-house (including drains, gutters and external pipes),
(b)to keep in repair and proper working order the installations in the dwelling-house for the supply of water, gas and electricity and for sanitation (including basins, sinks, baths and sanitary conveniences, but not other fixtures, fittings and appliances for making use of the supply of water, gas or electricity), and
(c)to keep in repair and proper working order the installations in the dwelling-house for space heating and heating water.

Tigerlilley1980

Hi there, I would buy a new one and put the other in storage as other posters have said. I recently got a new mattress for £170 and it should have been £800. The quality is better than any I've had before and so comfy. There are bargains out there if you shop around.

dodger1

Nirvana9 wrote: »

I realise that but I'd rather the landlord cover the cost of another mattress that will wear out in another three years, than me!

Opinion wrote: »

So when you moved in he had a brand new mattress for you, and three years later the mattress has run its course, and you can't afford the mattress you want, so the LL should replace it with a top quality one...? Really? What if he replaces it with the cheapest he can find? Are you going to complain to him the the mattress doesn't reach your high standards?

I guess you didn't read the whole thread. Op made it clear another cheapie would be ok if the LL was paying for it.

DizzyDasher

It doesn't hurt to ask - he can only say "no". Years ago we had a flat with very cheap mattresses that got very uncomfortable after a couple of years, and when we mentioned it the Landlord replaced them all. I don't know how good the replacement ones were, but they lasted the rest of our tenancy (another couple of years I think) in good order.

As others have said, I don't think the LL has an obligation to do this - but if the likely alternative is you moving out and all the costs of finding new tenants then I don't see why he wouldn't do it.

Whether he then wants to take the risk on an "investment" mattress and hope you don't spill your tea in it, or go for a cheapie he can write off at the end of the tenancy is up to him: but as I understand it if he was donig the buying you would be happy either way?

Good luck!

skintandscared_2

Why don't you just ask the landlord. If necessary offer to chip in and pay for part of it. Share the cost. We got a great memory foam double mattress from Dunhelm recently for about £180. It's sooooo comfy!!!

mustrum_ridcully

G_M wrote: »

Landlord and Tenant Act 1985

11 Repairing obligations in short leases.

(1)In a lease to which this section applies (as to which, see sections 13 and 14) there is implied a covenant by the lessor—
(a)to keep in repair the structure and exterior of the dwelling-house (including drains, gutters and external pipes),
(b)to keep in repair and proper working order the installations in the dwelling-house for the supply of water, gas and electricity and for sanitation (including basins, sinks, baths and sanitary conveniences, but not other fixtures, fittings and appliances for making use of the supply of water, gas or electricity), and
(c)to keep in repair and proper working order the installations in the dwelling-house for space heating and heating water.

However, Sections 4 & 5 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 places a requirement on landlords to ensure that people can use the property without risks to their health or safety.

Backache is a health issue (a serious one potentially), it's widely agreed that bedding can cause back pain, if the LL provided the mattress then there may well be a duty of care on the LL to ensure that it doesn't cause health issues.

There are already ambulance chasers focusing on claims against landlords.

Starbrite

Tigerlilley1980 wrote: »

Hi there, I would buy a new one and put the other in storage as other posters have said. I recently got a new mattress for £170 and it should have been £800. The quality is better than any I've had before and so comfy. There are bargains out there if you shop around.

Oh where did you get that bargin from? I've seen one in John Lewis for £750 Product code - 80022144, (I can't post links) It was soo comfy I melted into it and didn't want to get up! I'm on a saving mission!

rdr

mustrum_ridcully wrote: »

However, Sections 4 & 5 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 places a requirement on landlords to ensure that people can use the property without risks to their health or safety.

Section 4 relates to providing work places in non-residential premises so does not apply here.
Section 5 was repealed by the Environmental protection Act 1990.

Barrack room lawyer FAIL.:o

19lottie82

As has already been discussed, your LL will prob just buy another cheap one IF they replace it at all.

Buying your own would prob be the best option. Loads of places do 0% credit on matresses. If you spend 1/3 of your life on it, I would say it's defo a good investment! What happens if you move, do you want to risk another rubbish matress, or sleep on someone elses old one (no thanks), when you could just take your good one with you?

If you REALLY can't afford it, then OK, but again, it really is something that you should prioritise, a good nights sleep is priceless!

If you cna get a 0% credit deal on a £300 mattress. 10 months = £0 a month = £1 a day / nights sleep!