landlore wont replace gas fire - advice appreciated

tkwad

houseimprover wrote: »

If you know your insulation is poor have you looked at increasing it and making it better?

Its the cost involved, we are on a very strict budget, we don't qualify as not in receipt of benefits only child benefit and tax credits

Joyful

Get yourself a cheap electric heater( about £10) and put it on for short bursts.

tkwad

thank you so much for all the reply's
You are all wonderful x

alta

http://www.gd-scotland.com/green-deal-scotland
take a look at this, you may be able to get free insulation depending on your situation.

dimbo61

pop down to B&Q next time you are near and check out the cost of loft insulation rolls.
You could contact your energy supplier and ask if they do free/cheap loft insulation.
We got cavity and loft insulation from the council ( Manchester) for £100 best money we have ever spent

toerag33

Freegle / Freecycle for your area - insulation is often offered. Try a 'wanted' request. Every little bit helps.

Good luck

toerag33

Smith_007

FREE INSULATION........

Any insulation the landlord installs is tax deductible to the tune of £1,500. Essentially, it won't cost him a penny to improve the insulation in your home. If he is hesitant, tell him the extra insulation will improve the value of his property.

Google "Landlords Energy Saving Allowance" for more information.
https://www.gov.uk/landlords-energy-saving-allowance

martinsurrey

Smith_007 wrote: »

FREE INSULATION........

Any insulation the landlord installs is tax deductible to the tune of £1,500. Essentially, it won't cost him a penny to improve the insulation in your home. If he is hesitant, tell him the extra insulation will improve the value of his property.

Google "Landlords Energy Saving Allowance" for more information.
https://www.gov.uk/landlords-energy-saving-allowance

it still costs him money, he just saves some tax.

if he's a40% tax payer, he still has to pay 60% of the cost of the insulation.

(Eg spend£100 at b and q on insulation, reduces the tax paid by £40, net spend £60)

normally these would be classed as capital items, so not allowed against income (but allowed against CGT when they come to sell), but this scheme allows immediate tax relief.

theartfullodger

I (as a Scottish Landlord..) understood anything provided in house (fittings, landlord's furniture, garden shed...) had to work & be maintained...

If so LL would need to replace with new gas fire (unless you agree a different plan) at his expense. That it is expensive is his problem.. in business sometimes there are costs...

Might be worth 'phoning Shelter Scotland on their **free** helpline - 0808 800 4444- and asking their view..but expect a wait from these overworked lads 'n lassies,,.. (If you do please post their opinion ??)

Alternatively contact the body set up to resolve Landlord/tenant disputes in Scotland (after you'd arrived at a final disagreement, in writing..) - PRHP - see...
http://www.prhpscotland.gov.uk/prhp/1.html

slàinte mhath!

martinsurrey

theartfullodger wrote: »

I (as a Scottish Landlord..) understood anything provided in house (fittings, landlord's furniture, garden shed...) had to work & be maintained...

If so LL would need to replace with new gas fire (unless you agree a different plan) at his expense. That it is expensive is his problem.. in business sometimes there are costs...

Might be worth 'phoning Shelter Scotland on their **free** helpline - 0808 800 4444- and asking their view..but expect a wait from these overworked lads 'n lassies,,.. (If you do please post their opinion ??)

Alternatively contact the body set up to resolve Landlord/tenant disputes in Scotland (after you'd arrived at a final disagreement, in writing..) - PRHP - see...
http://www.prhpscotland.gov.uk/prhp/1.html

slàinte mhath!

I bet you he can kick the OP out faster than the OP can get the paper work to force him to repair it.

the LL then gets the fireplace removed and re lets.