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Rental problems
jem1961
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Hi sorry if this is the wrong place to post but I have a problem. I have just moved into rentaed accomodation and when I had a shower
the water flooded the kitchen downstairs. Con I withhold rent until it is fixed. thanks for any help
the water flooded the kitchen downstairs. Con I withhold rent until it is fixed. thanks for any help
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You need to report it to the Landlord. And they get it fixed. If they dont do so in a reasonable timeframe then come back.0 -
Have you reported it to the landlord or letting agent, and have they sent someone out to fix it?0
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Under certain circumstances you can withhold rent if repairs are not fixed but I think you're a long way from that stage. Have you reported the incident to your landlord yet? In writing (letter and stamp) to the address for the serving of notices given in your tenancy agreement as well as contact the landlord by phone?
Assuming you are in England see:
How to report repairs you your landlord.
If your landlord refuses to do repairs.0 -
Thanks for your help I have a meeting on monday with the landlord so fingers crossed.0
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Thanks for your help I have a meeting on monday with the landlord so fingers crossed.
Seems a small thing to have a meeting about. This happened to me a few years ago, first shower, water leaked in to the kitchen, rang the landlord and 2 hours later a plumber was round and fixed it (needed a pipe tightening and the bath resealing).0 -
What is the meeting for, to arrange repairs or to discuss compensation? Has the leak been fixed?0
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No the leak has not been fixed i will show him on monday my blender and microwave were covered in water and I have not dared to switch then on since.0
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No the leak has not been fixed i will show him on monday my blender and microwave were covered in water and I have not dared to switch then on since.
Have you phoned the Landlord to get it fixed?
And just wipe them down, appliances are designed to take a spill here and there. Is this first time living away from home per chance?0
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