Unfair deposit deductions by the landlord

greatcrested

Good grief!

Carrara & Matta S12 Export Standard Closing Toilet Seat Thermoplastic White  £7.99

But regarding deductions, see my post here:

Post 3: Deposits: Payment, Protection and Return.

Sylwia67

pinkshoes said:

You mentioned blacked mastic around the bath. Was this like that when you moved in? If not, then it seems fair enough to pay for it to be cleaned/replaced.

The £42 for the curtain pole is reasonable. You are lucky this is all they are charging as they could also charge you for the cost or replacing it with one the same as the old one.

I would agree to the £40 (bathroom - if black wasn't there before) then £42 curtain pole and see if the DPS will release the rest. 

Perhaps tell the landlord to return all but £82, but if he wants to take it to the DPS you will contest all but the £42 as the check out  inventory and photos show bathroom was clean.

Hi pinkshoes,
Yes I agree with you on curtain poles charges but not the bathroom cleaning.
Regarding to your comment about my English which I found it racist and unnecessary. I would like to tell you that I speak different languages which is something I am proud of. Furthermore the purpose of my post was to get some advice on the issue I have not to receive abusive comments about my English. Thank you.

moneysavinghero

AdrianC said:

Sylwia67 said:

HampshireH said:

Did you really use an old broken toilet seat for 2 years🤢

Yes as the landlord was not interested in any repairs or maintenance other than the yearly safety gas and electricity which is compulsory.

Did you not think at some point "Ah, sod this. If he won't, I'm not putting up with it..."?

Change from a tenner, and a couple of minutes basic tool use.
https://www.screwfix.com/p/carrara-matta-s12-export-standard-closing-toilet-seat-thermoplastic-white/9924x

But then the landlord would charge them £42 for changing the toilet seat without permission.

AdrianC

moneysavinghero said:

AdrianC said:

Sylwia67 said:

HampshireH said:

Did you really use an old broken toilet seat for 2 years🤢

Yes as the landlord was not interested in any repairs or maintenance other than the yearly safety gas and electricity which is compulsory.

Did you not think at some point "Ah, sod this. If he won't, I'm not putting up with it..."?

Change from a tenner, and a couple of minutes basic tool use.
https://www.screwfix.com/p/carrara-matta-s12-export-standard-closing-toilet-seat-thermoplastic-white/9924x

But then the landlord would charge them £42 for changing the toilet seat without permission.

I think we all know the chances of them getting that past the deposit arbitrators.

GBNI

Sylwia67 said:

pinkshoes said:

You mentioned blacked mastic around the bath. Was this like that when you moved in? If not, then it seems fair enough to pay for it to be cleaned/replaced.

The £42 for the curtain pole is reasonable. You are lucky this is all they are charging as they could also charge you for the cost or replacing it with one the same as the old one.

I would agree to the £40 (bathroom - if black wasn't there before) then £42 curtain pole and see if the DPS will release the rest. 

Perhaps tell the landlord to return all but £82, but if he wants to take it to the DPS you will contest all but the £42 as the check out  inventory and photos show bathroom was clean.

Hi pinkshoes,
Yes I agree with you on curtain poles charges but not the bathroom cleaning.
Regarding to your comment about my English which I found it racist and unnecessary. I would like to tell you that I speak different languages which is something I am proud of. Furthermore the purpose of my post was to get some advice on the issue I have not to receive abusive comments about my English. Thank you.

The post about English wasn't aimed at you, it is part of her signature so it posts after every post she makes.

Robbo66

Hannimal said:

pinkshoes said:

You mentioned blacked mastic around the bath. Was this like that when you moved in? If not, then it seems fair enough to pay for it to be cleaned/replaced.

I disagree. this is normal wear and tear and any reasonable LL would rather change the seal themselves to make sure it's done correctly than to let tenants do a possibly sub-standard job. either way, a tub of silicone costs what, a fiver?

Rubbish, I have been in my house for going on 7 years and the mastic around the bath is as white now as when it was first done. All that's needed is to wipe away any soapy water after a bath or shower and you wont get the mould.

Sylwia67

gbni, I am new member. I thought the comment was addressed to me. If it was not then I do apologize.  

AdrianC

GBNI said:

The post about English wasn't aimed at you, it is part of her signature so it posts after every post she makes.

It also concludes with the words "If English is your second language, you're forgiven"...

Sylwia67

AdrianC said:

GBNI said:

The post about English wasn't aimed at you, it is part of her signature so it posts after every post she makes.

It also concludes with the words "If English is your second language, you're forgiven"...

Yes I know that now and I am sorry. I thought it was directed to what I said in my post.

greatcrested

Sylwia67 said:

AdrianC said:

GBNI said:

The post about English wasn't aimed at you, it is part of her signature so it posts after every post she makes.

It also concludes with the words "If English is your second language, you're forgiven"...

Yes I know that now and I am sorry. I thought it was directed to what I said in my post.

An understandable mistake. Welcome to the forum!