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Washing machine dead
Fluffs123
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Ok I know it's not exactly a life-threatening situation! But the washing machine in the flat I'm renting has died. From what I have read in the rental agreement and trawling the web, there's no legal requirement for the LL to repair or replace it. True?
(A slight additional complication is the LL has sold the flat STC and thus I guess there's zero chance of him doing it!)
(A slight additional complication is the LL has sold the flat STC and thus I guess there's zero chance of him doing it!)
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What's in your rental agreement?
If the landlord provided the appliance, and if the agreement does say otherwise, and if the appliance is not repairable than your landlord must replace it.
If it is reapairable, and still if the agreement does not say otherwise, you are responsible for the repair.0 -
(A slight additional complication is the LL has sold the flat STC and thus I guess there's zero chance of him doing it!)
you might be lucky enough for him to have included it in the fixtures & fittings list. I think it has to be working then, although could be wrong!"Science is a wonderful thing if one does not have to earn one's living at it" Einstein 19510 -
When does the sale complete? Your new landlord might be keen to start out on the right footing and create a good relationship with his new tenant.0
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jjlandlord wrote: »What's in your rental agreement?
If the landlord provided the appliance, and if the agreement does say otherwise, and if the appliance is not repairable than your landlord must replace it.
If it is reapairable, and still if the agreement does not say otherwise, you are responsible for the repair.
"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)"
As for my being liable, it has never worked properly, and I informed the LL about it soon after moving in (only been here a month).0
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