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Septic tank emptying after short tenancy...
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Thanks for all of the replies. There was no inventory when we began the tenancy...would that make a difference? I know we signed the agreement, so should pay, but then we expected to be here a lot longer than 6 months
LL is selling up, hence moving out... 0 -
moonlitshadow wrote: »Thanks for all of the replies. There was no inventory when we began the tenancy...would that make a difference? I know we signed the agreement, so should pay, but then we expected to be here a lot longer than 6 months LL is selling up, hence moving out...
I think its something the LL should be responsible for, tbh, especially as you are leaving through 'no fault of your own.'
If he wants you out he should be the one emptying it, IMO.
No inventory, no proof it was empty, no problems with deposit
Will he even be able to tell its not empty? (dont know a lot about these things)0 -
Yes that's what we were pondering...I don't think they have 'dip sticks'?!0
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I would discuss it with the Landlord and try to negotiate.
If you do end up paying £185 is outrageous. Last year we paid £90(we have ours emptied once a year).0 -
Why do you have it emptied do you live in the country?The average woman would rather have beauty than brains,
because the average man can see better than he can think.
Many people's view of the world is down to their experience, perception and what they have been conditioned to,this isnt any old MSE reply this is a important and experienced MSE reply :rotfl:0 -
moonlitshadow wrote: »Yes that's what we were pondering...I don't think they have 'dip sticks'?!
We were in a house that had a septic tank, we were heavy water users id say, no shower so 2 bathes run everyday, washing machine, 2 toilets, etc etc..........It was only emptied in the 6 th year we were there and that was £110, If I were you I wouldnt bother having it emptied cos it probaly hasnt got much in it at all, and £295 is far too much to pay, if LL dont ask you if you had it emptied I wouldnt volunteer information TBH.......but thats my opinion......0 -
I think you can argue that it is unreasonable if the LL cannot show that the previous occupant had similarly arranged for it to be emptied prior to the OP taking up their tenancyEton_Rifle wrote: »I think, and perhaps I am old-fashioned, that if you agree to do something then you should actually do it unless it is entirely unreasonable. It is common practice for outgoing tenants to pump the septic tank so I don't think you can argue it is unreasonable.
I think that interpretation is a tad unfair on the OP, who said in post 1Eton_Rifle wrote: »You say you don't want to pump out the previous tenant's 'doings' but you're quite happy for the next tenant to have to deal with yours?
Tank with turds/sludge in at start, but tenant obliged to leave it sludge/turd free on tenancy exit? Sounds like we're in the realms of betterment.......Would it be reasonable to offer to pay a share of the emptying?0
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