New oven in rented house

Cindyby

I have seen a house that would be suitable to rent. The only problem is the oven in the kitchen is too small. I'm a registered home baker and need a bigger oven. Before I sign the tenancy agreement can I request the oven and hob to be changed as I can't use the oven or gas hob. Would it be advisable to offer to pay for it myself or ask the agent to contact the landlord. The unit in the kitchen is fitted in so I can install my own cooker unit.

Cindyby

I would pay to have a new hob and oven fitted professionally. Was not aware of having to find out if I could carry on with my business in a private rented property. This is a matter I will raise with the agent today.

anselld

Presumably it is a fitted kitchen with a standard size (600) hob and built under oven. So it is not a simple job to fit larger appliances. The cabinets, worktops and possibly wall units and hood would need to be modified to accommodate more space. It seems very unlikely any L will want to do this, even if you offer to pay.

Cindyby

Not sure of the size it looks a bit smaller than 600 as it's an older kitchen. All I can do is talk to the agent. I would need to go back and re view the property as there are tenants in at the moment. But I don't want to sign anything before finding out if the change is possible and baking would be permitted by land lord.

PasturesNew

As others have said, it's likely to be a big fat "no". The work itself would take a long time and, when you leave, how is the LL fixed then?

Most rentals will not allow a business to be run from a rented house. This might be the LL's decision, or it might be in the deeds that no business is to be run from the home (it's in mine). Then there is running a business from a residential premises, that might require the local Council to give "approval" for that too.

How/where have you been working up to now that means these details haven't needed to concern you?

n217970

Why not get a stand alone baking oven? Have seen them on eBay and they are under 3kw so it can just plug into a normal socket - also has the benefit of being able to take it with you if you move. Can't help with the hob though!

seashore22

Doesn't a registered home baker require an inspection of the home you are baking in? There may well be more issues than the cooker to deal with. Did you run this business in a previous rental property?

I can't imagine any landlord agreeing to this and there is quite likely to be a ban on running a business from the premises.

Mupette

As you will know as being a registered home baker, you will need the local authority to come out again to you in the new premises and start from scratch the inspections that lead to your hygiene rating certificate.

Ryanfuego

I guess your idea sounds quite realistic. Mostly it depends on landlords, but I hope you'll find the right one, who will let you install new bigger oven.

Cindyby

I am quite aware that I will need to reregister with the local council. How my question got do off track to having my actions questions I will never know. But for all of you. I live in a rented council property one of the lady council houses in what is now s private estate. I have been registered with the local council for the last 10 years have regular inspections and do all the courses relating to food hygiene and practice. I have and still hold a 5 rating. All I was asking is if I can ask the new land lord to replace a dated oven/hob before I sign a new lease in a new property.

Barejester

Cindy - your question is can you ask for a new oven, the answer is yes you can ask for whatever you want. If you get what you ask for is a different matter. You however chose to offer more information concerning the scenario and rightly so people are going to point out things you may or may not consider. There is no reason to take that as an attack.