Inspection dispute

dymond66

I have been in this rented property 1 year, through an Agent. Inspection was carried out and I received an email saying that "there are some issues with the property that you need to address" the issues are flaking bathroom ceiling and a damp stain on the kitchen ceiling both of which were noted on the original inventory before I took up occupancy. They stated that I may be in breach of my tenancy agreement? Is this correct? I've read the agreement it basically says I'm responsible for maintaining the property whilst in occupancy, which is fair, but can they make me repair damage that was already there?

PasturesNew

They can't. Jumped up little power monkeys!

I hope you win the Lottery, so you can reply with a photo of your middle finger and a Post It Note saying "shove it 4rsew1pes"

sniggings

Even if it wasn't there when you moved in you still don't have to repair it.

You only have to repair any damage you do, unless you left a tap running and it leaked etc then damp patches the LL has to repair, and they also have to prove you caused the issue rather then general wear and tear.

If I were you I would keep all contact y letter as it sounds as the checkout is not going to go well and you are going to be lucky to get your deposit back, keep the letters as evidence.

G_M

dymond66 wrote: »

I have been in this rented property 1 year, through an Agent. Inspection was carried out and I received an email saying that "there are some issues with the property that you need to address" the issues are flaking bathroom ceiling and a damp stain on the kitchen ceiling both of which were noted on the original inventory before I took up occupancy. They stated that I may be in breach of my tenancy agreement? Is this correct? I've read the agreement it basically says I'm responsible for maintaining the property whilst in occupancy, which is fair, but can they make me repair damage that was already there?

Reply by letter, addressed to the landlord, and sent to the address "for the serving of notices" on your tenancy agreement. Copy to agent and keep a copy yourself.

Dear Mr Landlord,

I am writing in response to your (agent's?) email dated xx/7/15 following the inspection on xx/7/15.

With reference to a) the flaking bathroom ceiling and b) the damp patch on the kitchen ceiling, I would remind you that

1) both of these issues were present at the commencement of the tenancy. I enclose a copy of the check-in inventory with the relevant sections highlighted

2) neither issue would in any event fall within my responsibility as tenant

Having said that, I am grateful that the inspection, and subsequent email, has highlighted these two issues, and I trust that you will be addressing the problems shortly. Perhaps you could reply letting me know when you would like your contractors to visit to assess and rectify these structural problems?

I look forward to hearing from you,

Yours sincerely,

dymond66

princeofpounds

Dear Mr Landlord,

Yep, that's pretty much it.


Section 11 LL & T act 1985 if you want to look up the legal background.


Adjust the sarcasm quotient as you see fit.

jjlandlord

Does flaking paint fall within s.11 at all?

dymond66

Lottery win would be great:-)

dymond66

Perfect, thank you very much.