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Right to buy and repairs
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If it was a gas leak or a combustion issue, yes.Martyngsxr wrote: »After some advice we are in the middle of the right to buy process just got home and our combi boiler is !!!!ing out water. Just checked the council website and they say they will only do health and safety repairs does the boiler count as health and safety
But a water leak? No.0 -
How does the cost of a new boiler compare with the taxpayer funded discount you will get under right2buy?
Not a criticism, merely a calm question.0 -
Welcome to the world of home ownership.0
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But do they own it if they are in the middle of the process?0
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As council housing is built or purchased using loans which are repaid through rental income and rtb sales are subject to the cost floor rule which ensures properties are not sold for less than they cost to build or maintain how are taxpayers funding the discount?theartfullodger wrote: »How does the cost of a new boiler compare with the taxpayer funded discount you will get under right2buy?
Not a criticism, merely a calm question.0 -
I would have thought boiler repairs would be classed as essential?
Your best off speaking to the council to get clarity.
Not meaning to be rude but before proceeding with RTB I assume you had considered the fact that you will no longer get all repairs and maintenance paid for and you will be responsible for all these costs going forward?0 -
No. As with private sales ownership changes on completion, buyers can and do end their interest part way through the process for numerous reasons. As landlords are expected to provide heating and hot water and the op is still a tenant it could be argued the landlord is responsible for this repair.AnotherJoe wrote: »But do they own it if they are in the middle of the process?
https://righttobuy.gov.uk/help/questions-and-answers/
24. My home is in a state of disrepair. Will the council fix it up before I can buy it? Your landlord is required to maintain the property in line with the terms of the tenancy agreement. However, there’s no requirement for the landlord to repair the property because you’re interested in buying it, and most non-essential repairs will stop once you have submitted your Right to Buy application.0 -
I'd have thought a water leak from a boiler was classed as essential.0
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