Furnished Rented House - What should be provided?

BitterAndTwisted

If it's of real concern and the landlord is unwilling to supply a vacuum-cleaner there's nothing to say that the four tenants couldn't offer to go halves with them on one. For a Henry-type of machine that could work out at a truly massive £12.50 per student.

Under the circs, as these people are allegedly autonomous adults, I'd be minded to let hem sort this issue out for themselves. It can be good, character-building stuff, I've heard.

tbs624

I agree with B&T's comments but can see why Pimento wants to check that there will be cleaning equipment at the property ( whether provided by LL or T)

Being as I've had to front the deposit (what with him being a student and all that) it's in my interests too to make sure the place is left clean. If it was his deposit money I wouldn't be so bothered.

knightstyle

We have let fully and I stress the word fully furnished and the only things we expected the tenants to supply were towels and sheets!
So you need to get an inventory to see exactly what is being provided!

Wobblydeb

Of more concern to me, would be a work desk and chair in his room so that he is able to study properly. The accommodation accreditation scheme at my old Uni made that a requirement.

I cannot remember on the hoover - but we did have to rent a washing machine for the year. Better than going to the laundromat

Niv

When I was a student, my LL provided, tv, vacuum, mop/bucket, washing machine all cleaning equipment and liquids for both floor and dishes and loo roll. When he came to collect the rent once a month he even came beer in hand! He also included phone line (incoming only - he wasnt a fool!) and tv licence.

Looking back on it, he wasnt a bad chap really.

Niv

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pimento wrote: »

OK, I'll have to work out whether it's cheaper to do two trips in my car or hire a van and do one trip.

One thing's for sure though, I won't be buying any kit and leaving it for the landlord afterwards.

I don't really know why u are making such a fuss about a mop, bucket, vacuum and TV. Providing them will NOT make the difference between being able to transport your son in a car or a van!

1)Get a refurbished flat screen tv (can also be used as a pc monitor) from Dixons = very little space used up transporting it or a portable tv..,
2) small hoover from wherever is cheapest or freecycle (prepare for 'its not working because i haven't emptied the filter/hoovered up my socks mum' phonecalls),
3|) mop with detachable head, take apart for transport. Very little room. Same for bucket.., although u can buy one for a pound from many shops, and use it to put things in when transporting sprog back home.
4) There is NO reason he HAS to eat off a table. Millions of families eat on a sofa (and presumably he will have a desk in his room if he really has a need to eat off a table).

You do realise that students often don't expect the same luxuries they have at home don't you? And they don't die from it!

If you can't transport it, they are old enough to make their own arrangements as to whether they buy one or not. What u consider essential, a young person may not. Its called independence, which is what student life is all about. Don't micro manage them.., that's the whole point.

pimento

Wobblydeb wrote: »

Of more concern to me, would be a work desk and chair in his room so that he is able to study properly. The accommodation accreditation scheme at my old Uni made that a requirement.

I cannot remember on the hoover - but we did have to rent a washing machine for the year. Better than going to the laundromat

Yes, desk and chair is being provided. So is a washing machine. The kitchen is brand new. It's a nice place. He's a new landlord and I'm a new rentee (by proxy).

pimento

deannatrois wrote: »

I don't really know why u are making such a fuss about a mop, bucket, vacuum and TV. Providing them will NOT make the difference between being able to transport your son in a car or a van!

1)Get a refurbished flat screen tv (can also be used as a pc monitor) from Dixons = very little space used up transporting it or a portable tv..,
2) small hoover from wherever is cheapest or freecycle (prepare for 'its not working because i haven't emptied the filter/hoovered up my socks mum' phonecalls),
3|) mop with detachable head, take apart for transport. Very little room. Same for bucket.., although u can buy one for a pound from many shops, and use it to put things in when transporting sprog back home.
4) There is NO reason he HAS to eat off a table. Millions of families eat on a sofa (and presumably he will have a desk in his room if he really has a need to eat off a table).

You do realise that students often don't expect the same luxuries they have at home don't you? And they don't die from it!

If you can't transport it, they are old enough to make their own arrangements as to whether they buy one or not. What u consider essential, a young person may not. Its called independence, which is what student life is all about. Don't micro manage them.., that's the whole point.

Yes, I know all that and someone said it all, in an abridged format, back on page 1.
I can't help it, I'm a control freak, he's my only child and I'm trying to weave a fine line between smoothing his way and smothering him.

So shoot me.

PasturesNew

pimento wrote: »

It's not the cost per se, but having to bring the stuff home at the end of the year.

I'd get the Sainsburys £20 vacuum cleaner and abandon it there when I left.

PasturesNew

Re whole original question, I would expect a vacuum, maybe a mop/bucket... I'd not expect a telly.

As for a table ... I'm probably old enough to be YOUR mum and I've never owned/needed a table. You don't if you're single/alone.... a laptray is usually a luxury.

Re ironing board.... the bed works fine for that.