Deductions from a deposit

graduate

Hi all

I'm a bit confused about how the rules around deductions from a deposit for a rental property work e.g. for a kitchen worktop that has some marks on it.

1) Would that necessarily result in the LL claiming for replacement of the whole work top? Or just the part that is damaged? Or just an amount representative of the damage?
2) If the LL is claiming for a replacement worktop do they actually have to carry out the work? Do you have to pay for the full cost of fitting? Would the final amount depend on the actual amounts paid e.g. on production of receipts?
3) What lifespan would you attribute to a chipboard type worktop?

Thanks

HappyMJ

graduate wrote: »

Hi all

I'm a bit confused about how the rules around deductions from a deposit for a rental property work e.g. for a kitchen worktop that has some marks on it.

1) Would that necessarily result in the LL claiming for replacement of the whole work top? Or just the part that is damaged? Or just an amount representative of the damage?
2) If the LL is claiming for a replacement worktop do they actually have to carry out the work? Do you have to pay for the full cost of fitting? Would the final amount depend on the actual amounts paid e.g. on production of receipts?
3) What lifespan would you attribute to a chipboard type worktop?

Thanks

1) 1- no need to replace whole worktop. 2 - LL can just claim for the part that is damaged 3 - yes and just an amount to repair just the damage and no amount for betterment.
2) 1- no need to carry out the work 2 - no you wouldn't fit a whole new worktop for a little damage 3 - no they can estimate a fair figure
3) 20 years seems to be the expected lifespan. A very cheap worktop in a student let used by many tenants would only last 10 years but I think you should be able to get 20 out of one in any normal property.

G_M

graduate wrote: »

1) would that necessarily result in the ll claiming for replacement of the whole work top? Or just the part that is damaged? Or just an amount representative of the damage?
depends. On type/quality/age of worktop and type of damage.
2) if the ll is claiming for a replacement worktop do they actually have to carry out the work?
no
do you have to pay for the full cost of fitting?
ll can claim for parts and labour
would the final amount depend on the actual amounts paid e.g. On production of receipts?
no. (see answer above - ll does not have carry out the work). But quotes are usual
3) what lifespan would you attribute to a chipboard type worktop?
10 years?

thanks

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