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!
Would you repaint?
Gonzo1987
Posts: 1,208 Forumite
So we are leaving our rented property in January next year.
I have been here five years. The bathroom was newly painted when we moved in, but unfortunately my LL did not use bathroom/kitchen paint and so where I have washed the walls down over the years this paint has come away showing the old blue paint underneath.
Would you repaint the bathroom to be white like it was when I moved in, or leave it? It's not really my fault that the paint has come off I don't think.
I have been here five years. The bathroom was newly painted when we moved in, but unfortunately my LL did not use bathroom/kitchen paint and so where I have washed the walls down over the years this paint has come away showing the old blue paint underneath.
Would you repaint the bathroom to be white like it was when I moved in, or leave it? It's not really my fault that the paint has come off I don't think.
0
Comments
-
I would try to leave a place as I found it. Repainting would be a nice goodwill gesture IMO.0
-
I would leave it. 5 years is a long time and the chances are the LL will want to give the whole house a freshen up anyway, plus if he didn't use the right paint in the first place I don't see why you should pay to put it right.0
-
How much goodwill (or agro avoided) would two hours work with a roller and a tin of cheap white paint get you?
I would paint it.0 -
Why don't you discuss this with your LL?0
-
I haven't handed in my notice yet so can't really discuss it!0
-
I would to be honest. Use the same cheap white paint they used originally. Just make sure you don't spill it and cause stains anywhere else
It might make the landlord more likely to forgive any other issues there are that were your fault. For the sake of avoiding hassle I would probably do it.Changing the world, one sarcastic comment at a time.0 -
Think about the next tenant - do you want to pass the problem onto them? If you repaint it with some cheap emulsion that's what you'll be doing.
Don't repaint it (it's fair wear and tear given the wrong paint was used), point it out to the landlord in the hope that they'll repaint it with a suitable paint.0 -
When I rented part I the agreement was the upkeep of interior decor so I would especially if you are going to be there a while yet anyhow0
-
See on my agreement you can't redecorate without prior permission. And although I wouldn't be changing the colour if they decided they didn't like my paint job or wanted to be awkward they could argue that was a breach.0
-
Washed or wiped walls down? condensation?Official MR B fan club,dont go............................0
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 352.2K Banking & Borrowing
- 253.6K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 454.3K Spending & Discounts
- 245.3K Work, Benefits & Business
- 601K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 177.5K Life & Family
- 259.1K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.7K Read-Only Boards