Bit of a dilemma...

poppysarah

G_M wrote: »

Yes, I agree some people are DIY wimps, but come on! A bit more self-sufficiency in the world is needed. Nowadays everyone seems to think they have the right to blame someone else for anything that goes wrong, and call on someone else to do everything for them.

I'd say anyone (tenant) who felt they couldn't change a washer shouldn't have to.

Why on earth would you want to go and buy a set of tools to do it?


I wouldn't change a washer as an OO.
If I didn't have someone to do it for me I would have to pay... so as a tenant I would expect that person to be the LL. (Who might be perfectly capable of changing a washer!)

I was googling and it came up fairly near the top! I thought it was interesting to show how even in other countries rules vary area to area.

TrickyDicky101

Youtube is great for videos on how to do all kinds of DIY jobs. I've not changed a washer on a tap before, but I wouldn't dream of paying someone else to do it - I'd do my research first and then DIY it (actually, I'd cajole the wife into doing it as she likes doing plumbing things, and she has changed washers before!).

poppysarah

TrickyDicky101 wrote: »

Youtube is great for videos on how to do all kinds of DIY jobs. I've not changed a washer on a tap before, but I wouldn't dream of paying someone else to do it - I'd do my research first and then DIY it (actually, I'd cajole the wife into doing it as she likes doing plumbing things, and she has changed washers before!).

I don't mind other stuff... Just not plumbing...

The problem is I've seen experienced people struggle with stuff when it doesn't go quite right.
Maybe I've seen too much slap stick humour where people get soaked to the skin...:rotfl:

G_M

poppysarah wrote: »

I don't mind other stuff... Just not plumbing...

The problem is I've seen experienced people struggle with stuff when it doesn't go quite right.
Maybe I've seen too much slap stick humour where people get soaked to the skin...:rotfl:

Fair enough. I must admit if a tenant of mine rang and asked I'd go round that weekend and change the washer for them!

Yorkie1

I tend to agree with poppysarah here. Even assuming I had the right tools (which I don't), and the strength to turn a stopc*ck which might be jammed, I couldn't predict it would go smoothly - and I'd be liable for any consequential damage caused either to the tap assembly or more widely if flooding resulted. Plus I'd be without a tap until someone could come out to repair it - and possibly their call out fee too.

I might, just, have a go in my own home now but I'd have contacted my LL when renting.

G_M

Yorkie1 wrote: »

I tend to agree with poppysarah here. Even assuming I had the right tools (which I don't), and the strength to turn a stopc*ck which might be jammed, I couldn't predict it would go smoothly - and I'd be liable for any consequential damage caused either to the tap assembly or more widely if flooding resulted. Plus I'd be without a tap until someone could come out to repair it - and possibly their call out fee too.

I might, just, have a go in my own home now but I'd have contacted my LL when renting.

How could it be jammed?

As aresponsible tenant, acting in a 'tent-like' manner, you've been turning it on/off once a year since you moved in to ensure it is maintained in good condition!

:T

Yorkie1

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