Tenant says I am responsible

ClareElizabeth_2

Can I have examples of 'being negative about everyone please'
The only person was a light hearted ribbing of G M
I am entitled to my opinion as everyone elseis, this surely cannot be viewed as 'negative'? If someone disagrees with me it isn't negative!
I do not need to disclose the bill amount as the amount is not in question.
Why would you feel I ought to pay for a bill just because it is small, even if it isn't my responsibility. The agent has clearly claimed responsibility.
What and who I spend my money on is no-one's business.

Marvel1

G_M wrote: »

Many people, when coming to use oil heating for the first time, have no idea how it works, what needs doing/checking, or how, or what the risks/consequences are. Especially if they are accustomed to gas which just arives as needed continuously.

I have never even heard of it, let alone how it works.

ClareElizabeth_2

Hopefully if you ever do come across it, your landlord will also provide you with instructions written in clear English about how to operate it, and further to this it will be explained to you by your letting agent when you move in, who can also answer any questions you may have, or find them out on your behalf.

dodger1

McKneff wrote: »

I have to say, if I wasn't told and wasn't shown, I wouldn't have a clue.

I agree with your comment, however what happens next is what matters. If I had been the tenant I would have asked the LL or agent, there is no way I would have just left it.

If full instructions were left then the tenant pays, if not share the cost.

ClareElizabeth_2

Sadly Dodger1 your attitude towards problem solving and personal responsibility isn't shared by many and it is what often separates the wheat from the chaff in life.

DaftyDuck

G_M wrote: »

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Many people, when coming to use oil heating for the first time, have no idea how it works, what needs doing/checking, or how, or what the risks/consequences are. Especially if they are accustomed to gas which just arives as needed continuously.

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Oddly enough, there was a(nother recent ) thread (on the Home & DIY?) very recently (week or so?) on the damage that can be caused to gas boilers if they are not vented correctly following a break in gas supply, with a number of GSR bods predicting all sorts of risks & consequences. I know that's not as common as oil running out (although probably more in our control with oil), but it does suggest that, oil or gas, we just aren't aware enough of what we should and should not do. Yep, my boiler manuals (gas or oil) do tell me to vent the system... somewhere... somehow...

I admit, just stirring the pot somewhat.

Alias_Omega

Can the engineer charge be put down as an allowable deduction for a boiler service?

Its tax deductable, therefore not really a big issue..