Tenancy Agreement - not allowed to dry clothes inside

sharp910sh

Hi all, I am about to commence a new tenancy. I have received the tenancy agreement and there is a clause which states:

It has been agreed and the Tenants are aware that washing is not to be hung outside the flats or in the gardens. The Tenants are required to use the washer/dryer that has been provided. Wet laundry/washing cannot be hung in their flat to dry.


Overall I am not happy with this clause, but I risk losing £800 deposit if I do not sign. I have spoken to the agent and they state that the landlord will not budge on this. I am currently living in a property a new build similar to the flat I shall be moving into which has never had issue with mould before or drying clothes inside.
My thinking is worst case to sign the tenancy agreement and just dry my clothes inside the property and keep the windows open to stop any mould or condensation as I do now.

What do you think the worst case is if they find out if I am drying my clothes? Could I end up being evicted if the landlord were to find out for breaching the tenancy agreement?

Thanks,

Sharp910sh

Shakin_Steve

I think you already know the answer to that. The landlord could claim you were in breach.

What I don't understand is how you didn't get to see the agreement before you paid your deposit.

Marvel1

How they will find out if you are drying inside?

sharp910sh

They said we could not see the agreement unless we pay the holding deposit. I feel like an idiot. On what grounds would a court evict us if there is no damage due to drying clothes inside?

The landlord could only come to carry out repairs or viewings.

Cakeguts

There is probably a clause in the lease of the flat that says that you can't dry clothes outside. So because if this the landlord is worried that people will dry clothes inside leading to a lot of condensation problems. That is why there is a washer/dryer. Is it a big problem to use the dryer?

AnotherJoe

sharp910sh wrote: »

They said we could not see the agreement unless we pay the holding deposit. I feel like an idiot. On what grounds would a court evict us if there is no damage due to drying clothes inside?

The landlord could only come to carry out repairs or viewings.

There dont need to be any grounds at all

sharp910sh

The reasons I do not want to use a dryer:

1. The dryer uses a lot electricity;
2. The dryer crinkles the clothes.

Worst case I get evicted, but I doubt that will happen as there will be no mould.

sharp910sh

Would a court issue an eviction notice due to drying in the property even if there is no damage?

itchyfeet123

sharp910sh wrote: »

I have spoken to the agent and they state that the landlord will not budge on this.

Probably futile, but perhaps you could try again, offering to use a dehumidifier while drying clothes?

davidmcn

I wouldn't worry about it. Just hide evidence during inspections.

PasturesNew

I'd sign it, dry my stuff indoors and consider getting a dehumidifier to sit beside the drying clothes to speed up the drying process and/or sort out any potential mould issues if I thought they weren't ventilating as well as possible with opening a window.

You have to be caught to be told off

Golden rule that .... if you're not caught and you've not caused any visible 'evidence' then you've got away with it.