renting problems

coal9011

Not at all (realwildone). But both the tenant and the landord MUST agree!

If you are the tenant you MUST make sure that your landlord puts in writting that he is releasing you from "all and any liabilities" of the tenancy agreement.

Cheaper and less stressful for everyone in the long run - but solicitors won't tell you that, they want to earn from your dispute! :rolleyes:

RabbitMad

sounds like you've got my old tenant. I was so happy when they gave me notice

coal9011

The joys of the landlord - tenant relationship! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

briona

Hi Jebervic

As a tenant myself, I'm not quite sure how you've let things get to this stage. If something needs repairing/replacing in my house, I (or the other tenants) phone the landlord. He then makes a decision that either (a) he will organise the repairs in a reasonable timescale, e.g., if the shower's broken, that's an urgent repair but if the washing machine is not functioning perfectly, that's a less urgent repair, or (b) he authorises us to get the things repaired/replaced and, on presentation of an official receipt, we can deduct the monies we've paid out from our rent. This has worked perfectly for us and I've been renting from him for 4+ years now.

I've noticed many complaints on this forum from landlords about their "unreasonable" tenants, but the other side of the coin is why should we have to put up with sub-standard accommodation (that you probably wouldn't put up with yourselves) while servicing your mortgage for you?

It may be in your contract that he can't make any alterations but as part of any rental agreement, you, the landlord, agree to keep the house in a habitable condition and make any improvements/repairs as necessary.

Why don't you talk to your tenant again? Allow him to organise the repairs and on presentation of official receipts from the companies he uses, let him deduct that amount from the rent. You'll have to pay this money whether he organises the repairs or you do, so I can't see why you're making such a fuss...

If you treat your tenants with respect, they will no doubt return the compliment.

Briona