cooker replacement

oftza

Hello,
we had recently moved to a rented house, with high rent to which we agreed, as the property standard was good. At least it seemed to be. Among other failures, the oven of the cooker broke, so a contractor was sent by the agency that stated, that it needs to be replaced. Landlord decided to replace it on his own and did, but instead of a 300 pound worth, 2 oven, 60 cm wide one he bought a 130 pounds, one oven, 50 cm wide one, which leaves two 5 cm gaps between the cooker and the worktops - is he allowed to do that? I refuse to accept the replacement, and according to the Consumer Act and due to the fact, that the cooker was listed in the inventory I think I may be right, yet I'm not sure.

Pixie5740

Yes the landlord is allowed to do that. It doesn't have to be a like for like replacement. In fact if this is a freestanding oven then unless the tenancy agreement says he is responsible for replacing it he didn't have to do it at all (assuming you are in England or Wales).

oftza

Ok, that's what the Housing Act states, yet is it the same under the Consumer Act? And is it possible for me then to ask him to remove the cooker and replace it with my own one?

G_M

The 'Consumer Act (which one?) would not apply.

Yes you can ask, and he can agree or not.

You could buy your own anyway, store the LL's, and replace it when you leave.

Or you could invite him round, give him tea and cake, and explain that you took the property at that rent because of the high-spec facilities (including the cooker) and would he consider installing a better one.....