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Ethical dilemma - moving out in a month, should I pay for a repair
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A new washing machine can be got for £200.
Maybe offer £50 towards it? Keeps everyone happy and it's not a huge amount to argue over?0 -
societys_child wrote: »Hang on a minute. The op has contributed towards the machine (presumably the cost was included in the rent) along with the other residents who have had use of it. Why should the op be expected to pay for a new (or repaired) machine they won't use?
It's like saying they should also contribute toward the cost of the next years utility bills as she's used the power whilst living there!
So if OP smashed the windows in their room before they left, they wouldn't have to pay? I mean they're not going to use the windows next year, are they?0 -
Idiophreak wrote: »So if OP smashed the windows in their room before they left, they wouldn't have to pay? I mean they're not going to use the windows next year, are they?
Stupid analogy. The windows are part of the building.0 -
I wouldn't want to pay for a new machine but would offer to pay towards fixing the old one if worth it. Let's face there isn't much inside a washing machine to go wrong, a few electrics and a brick !If un fixable then get a second hand one from Ebay or freecycle. There are plenty on there if you will pick up, some even free and in perfect working order. Lot's of people change because they can afford it and not just because its broken.0
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societys_child wrote: »Stupid analogy. The windows are part of the building.
OK, so they break their bed. Or their desk. Or the sofa. Or the cooker. Or anything else for that matter? They're not going to be using any of this stuff next year, so they're free to do what they want, right?
If the OP had chucked a brick into the washing machine and broken it, would you feel the same way? They're not going to be using the new one, so why should they pay? In the actual event, OP may not have thrown a brick in, but they *have* contributed to the wear and tear that's caused the machine to fail - and so they *are* responsible for contributing to the repair costs.
I'm sorry if my analogy came across as stupid, but I'd rather a stupid analogy than a stupid argument.0 -
OP, I do think that if you were not intending on taking any of the furniture, I would offer £20 towards repair in return for not taking any of the furniture with you. As you have all had equal use in the past, the fact that you are not getting future use should count for something, but don't underestimate the agro that you moving has caused so if they ask for more don't kick up a fuss.0
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Idiophreak - BUT the OP didn't break anything by themselves. If they did the burden is clearly on the OP to put right. I would assume if the TV broke through no-one's fault they would all be responsible for replacing, but as the others are getting to own that once bought and not the OP, that has to count for something.0
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I think the 'owning ' bit is the problem. If the TV broke and they wanted a new 54" HD supersonic TV would you want to pay for one a month before you left. No you wouldn't. Technically you could say I own a quarter of the TV and I'm happy to leave and let you keep it for free. Working or not is irrelevant. Obviously as it's close friends you would want to upset them.0
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The more I look at this, the more I think that if OP did pay towards the repair, they would be fully entitled to go back each week and use the machine. And all of the rest of the appliances.
If the other 3 do not wish to give way and let OP leave without contributing to the repair, I think they need to either give OP a fair share of the value of the appliances which remain, or establish means for the OP to continue to use the appliances and to share in the value at the overall end of the tenancyHi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0 -
nomoneytoday wrote: »A new washing machine can be got for £200.
Maybe offer £50 towards it? Keeps everyone happy and it's not a huge amount to argue over?
exactly, I wouldn't be falling out with friends over £50 fgsWhen your life is a mess, stop and think what you are doing before bringing more kids into it, it's not fair on them.
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