Is a small indent on the over considered excessive to fair wear and tear?

BikingBud

Other industries such as vehicle leasing provide clear industry guides:

See page 9 for dents

See My Deposits Guide - Page 10 for fair wear and tear

The landlord also has a duty to act reasonably and not claim more than is necessary to make good any loss. For example:
• Replacement of a damaged item may be justified where it is either severely and extensively damaged beyond economic repair or, its condition makes it unusable;

and

In cases where an item has had its value reduced or its lifespan shortened, for example by damage, an award of compensation may be appropriate;

Is it beyond use?

If not then I would suggest an offer of minor compensation would be appropriate

davidmcn

00ec25 wrote: »

for someone working in the legal profession you have a strange take on damage to someone else's property

Working in the legal profession helps to give you a sense of perspective.

What effect do you think a small dent on the interior of an oven makes to the value of the landlord's property? If it were something which had to be fixed because e.g. the oven didn't work or a new tenant wouldn't accept the premises, then fair enough. But this sounds more like car hire companies who charge you for repairing minor scratches which they have no intention of actually fixing and which won't make any material difference to what they get for the car at the end of its working life.

need_an_answer

sam.ssrs wrote: »

My landlord wants me to either repair it or have it replaced.

As I assume you have now moved out and are not in the position of yourself repairing it or replacing it,what figure in monetary terms is the LL proposing for the deduction from your deposit.


just curious really....

eamon

Refer it to the relevant TDS. I suspect that the letting agent has you spotted as a potential mark and see's this as an easy few £100. If you do pay up there is no way that the oven will see any TLC.