Tenant wants a Washer Dryer?

want2bmortgage3

If there isn't anywhere dry/warm in the property to dry clothes properly then I would say buy a tumble dryer for your tenant.

You can get one delivered for under £200 with a 2 year warranty. I would keep the tenant happy if they are paying and looking after the place, drying clothes is a pretty basic need and annoying when it's difficult to do.

Yorkie1

I do wonder how the rest of us have survived for decades without the [STRIKE]luxury[/STRIKE] essentials of a tumble dryer, without causing condensation ... :think:

loracan1

Yorkie1 wrote: »

I do wonder how the rest of us have survived for decades without the [STRIKE]luxury[/STRIKE] essentials of a tumble dryer, without causing condensation ... :think:

With ceiling airers and flatleys (in our house anyway) we just put up with condensation.

Yorkie1

Couldn't find the tongue in cheek smillie for my previous post ...

persa

Yorkie1 wrote: »

I do wonder how the rest of us have survived for decades without the [STRIKE]luxury[/STRIKE] essentials of a tumble dryer, without causing condensation ... :think:

Probably because you live somewhere where you can swing a cat.

A tiny flat with a full time occupant is more prone to damp/condensation than a nice big house, particularly one with outdoor drying facilities. The OP doesn't say how big the flat is, but people are living in smaller and smaller spaces these days.

I agree tenant decided to rent as seen, but it may be pragmatic for the LL to pre-empt the issues where the tenant dries full loads of washing in a cold flat with the windows firmly shut.

I do note the tenant has refused the offer of a dehumidifier, which is slightly baffling. It was a fair compromise.

jamesd

The trouble is, she's planning to leave anyway. So that eliminates all concerns about long term tenants and encouraging them.

The rest of this just covers people who might stick around. Just pretend...

Don't buy it for her but do facilitate her getting a drier of some sort. That can be Kingstreet's suggestion of storage or agreeing that she can have a drier she purchases installed in some suitable location. Or you could agree to sell the existing washer so she can buy a washer-dryer, with her paying something to cover your loss on the sale if she leaves soon.

I'm entirely happy with a condensing washer-drying purchased at my own cost for a flat that has space for one but no appliance. That means the landlord also gets to dodge maintenance and replacement cost issues. Not that there have been any over the 8 years it's been around.

One of the desirable things about flats is independence. That means things like not having to go to a laundry or laundry room but being able to do things more at your own convenience. So it's worth it for a tenant to help this. But there are also sensible limits.

honeybean

I rent privately and I wouldnt dream of asking my landlord my flat has a washing machine buil in and I have bought my own tumble dryer and also a chest freezer as I have a little freezer in the fridge , I am more than happy wuith this arrangement I will also offer to replace the washing machine if and when it needs so that I can take them with me .I would tell her if she wants one to purchase it herself as you have supplied a washing machine for her use.

mail2z

Get your tenant a dehumdifier for much less, it cost less to run though it take a bit longer to dry the clothes, all the while keeping your house damp and condensation free also. win-win

Bella73

chanz4 wrote: »

Tell her to buy her own

I second this. When we rented we bought our own and took it with us. Just used to hang the hose out of the window when we used it simples!

flutterby_lil

shop-to-drop wrote: »

Washer dryers are notorious for breaking down you will have continued costs of maintaining if you purchase one.

Mine lasted for 6 years....just spent £950 on a new Siemens one. I love my washer dryer