Wear and Tear question

[Deleted User]

I would think that this is an 'unfair' clause at best, and legally, not enforceable. But you can't establish this until the deposit dispute occurs. However, you can also point out that getting a new engine for something that is 15 years old and probably beyond its expected life is also 'unfair' and unenforceable.

But another thing you can do is to not use it, cover it. When the property is inspected, I can't see the Hot tub being filled to check its working. Then the LL has to establish who was living at the property when the hot tub broke. Turns the problem onto her to resolve.

AnotherJoe

Cakeguts wrote: »

The landlady is bonkers. Who lets a property with a hot tub?

A canny LL who finds bonkers tenants who'll sign such an open ended agreement ?

diggingdude

How expensive is the hot tub? If its a cheaper product it may have an expected lifespan of 10 years? If that's the case you could maybe argue for replacement rather than repair of something past itts expected life span? That's just a guess having looked at this.

http://homeguides.sfgate.com/average-life-hot-tub-88076.html

If you end up repairing, make sure the landlord sorts out all other nagging problems with the property at the same time. Then, when you move make sure you read your next contract carefully