We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.
This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.
PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING: Hello Forumites! In order to help keep the Forum a useful, safe and friendly place for our users, discussions around non-MoneySaving matters are not permitted per the Forum rules. While we understand that mentioning house prices may sometimes be relevant to a user's specific MoneySaving situation, we ask that you please avoid veering into broad, general debates about the market, the economy and politics, as these can unfortunately lead to abusive or hateful behaviour. Threads that are found to have derailed into wider discussions may be removed. Users who repeatedly disregard this may have their Forum account banned. Please also avoid posting personally identifiable information, including links to your own online property listing which may reveal your address. Thank you for your understanding.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
**Outstanding Repair Issue**
Comments
-
I have a tenant who I work with .Yesterday at 9am he told me the toilet wasnt flushing and he wanted it fixed right away as he had three children.Well the earliest I could phone someone to look at it was 10 am (break time )and he still wasnt happy.Some people have no patience .
Try renting from the council ,see how long it takes them."Do not regret growing older, it's a privilege denied to many"0 -
Pretty certain that life without a shower is not an emergency. There's no rule that you have to be able to immerse yourself in water every day. It is entirely possible (and hygenic) to get yourself clean with a bowl of hot water and a cloth. Hair can be washed over a sink or using the cold water in the shower.
It's not an emergency, you're right. But they are paying to have access to a working shower.
Paying for a service and not receiving it is something that rightly irritates people.
That being said, I'd be happy as long as the LL/LA were communicating that they are trying to get something done within a reasonable time frame.*Assuming you're in England or Wales.0 -
SerialRenter wrote: »It's not an emergency, you're right. But they are paying to have access to a working shower.
Paying for a service and not receiving it is something that rightly irritates people.
.
There's a difference between staying in a hotel and having entered into a tenancy agreement. It's called tenant-like behaviour.0 -
camptownraces wrote: »There's a difference between staying in a hotel and having entered into a tenancy agreement. It's called tenant-like behaviour.
Indeed there is, Tenants should not behave in such a way to cause damage to the property.
It doesn't appear to be the case here. The items needed repair due to malfunction, not inappropriate use/damage.
Running a rental is a business, not just some cash on the side where you can be lax with the rules, the tenant is a customer.
I disagree that a LA/LL can be excused from non professional conduct just because its a small business. I'm not saying that's what's happened here as the response time seemed reasonable, but obviously there are some bad LL's out there, just as there are bad tenants.
Hopefully this forum goes some way to educate both parties.*Assuming you're in England or Wales.0
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 352.6K Banking & Borrowing
- 253.8K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 454.5K Spending & Discounts
- 245.7K Work, Benefits & Business
- 601.7K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 177.7K Life & Family
- 259.6K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.7K Read-Only Boards