Grab rails in private rent

Sisdrenjen

I would like to know if I can get some grab rails put up in the bathroom in our private rented home by the landlord, as I am disabled and find I get a lot of dizzy spells and struggle to get in and out of the bath

G_M

Have you asked your landlord? Give him a ring or ask next time he does a routine inspection.

Have you checked whether your local council would install? Some will do this free if you qualify - but you'd still need your LL's permission.

Guest101

G_M wrote: »

Have you asked your landlord? Give him a ring or ask next time he does a routine inspection.

Have you checked whether your local council would install? Some will do this free if you qualify - but you'd still need your LL's permission.

or pay to have them removed and any damae rectified

Old_Git

Sisdrenjen wrote: »

I would like to know if I can get some grab rails put up in the bathroom in our private rented home by the landlord, as I am disabled and find I get a lot of dizzy spells and struggle to get in and out of the bath

ask the local council .They may remove the bath and put a shower in .Any work will need the landlords permission

martinsurrey

Sisdrenjen wrote: »

I would like to know if I can get some grab rails put up in the bathroom in our private rented home by the landlord, as I am disabled and find I get a lot of dizzy spells and struggle to get in and out of the bath

I think the point you are asking is can you FORCE the landlord to put them in, and the answer is no.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/housing/discrimination-in-housing/what-are-the-different-types-of-discrimination-in-housing/discrimination-in-housing-duty-to-make-reasonable-adjustments/

there is a detailed guide (its from Scotland but this is an equality act provision so is UK wide)

http://scotland.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/advice_topics/renting_rights/disabled_peoples_rights_in_rented_accommodation