Landlord Kitchen Renovation.

niceguyed

Having been a tenant and landlord as ever the path of least resistance is in the mid-ground. The landlord is likely doing this to protect and possibly enhance the value of their rental. So if the work is non essential then if it was me for the inconvenience I'd make sure there was at least a working microwave and knock a small amount off the rent for the month. Obviously giving advance notice and giving clear timescales. As a tenant I'd expect clear communication and as I had not asked for the kitchen or inconvenience some goodwill gesture or practical help to allow me to cook.
The LL needs to be proactive and communicating as it's their business.

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Ranmoor said:

Pennylane said:

The OP is asking if they can claim anything for lack of kitchen facilities in their very first post!    I tell you what I would be thrilled if somebody provided me with a brand new kitchen. 

The Landlord isn't just fitting a new kitchen to benefit us are they? They are doing it to make sure that the property remains up to standard to attract future tenants. The Landlord isn't a fairy godmother bestowing a new kitchen on us, they are making sure their rental property is of a good standard.

Why on earth wouldn't you keep the kitchen up to spec in a HMO, where there tends to be lots of short term tenants.

All I am asking is, am I entitled to anything if there is there is a lack of facilities to cook hot food during the work. I am not disputing that I will benefit from a new kitchen.

You would be entitled to a microwave.
Whilst we can agree that the landlord is not acting in a purely alturistic manner to you, as there are future tenants to consider, you would be the immediate beneficiary of a well maintained property. I appreciate it was someone elses ridiculous idea to get rent discounts. I would put a halt to any works if i heard that.

GaleSF63

It must be difficult to do anything between tenants in an HMO when the occupants have individual contracts starting at different times though I suppose one solution is to do it when one room is vacated so it can be used as a temporary food prep area with fridge, microwave, work surface etc.