Rent increased by 23% in 2 years.

macman

LaikaS said:

macman said:

Re the wiring, I think you'll find that there is no earthing on the lighting circuits-very common on anything built before the 1960's, and only dangerous if the switches are metal. If the sockets really aren't earthed, I'd be moving out tomorrow.

The switches are all metal and also quite old, specifically mention by the electrician as his reason for C2 unsatisfactory rating.

Then it is potentially dangerous-remedial action required.

AdrianC

LaikaS said:

macman said:

Re the wiring, I think you'll find that there is no earthing on the lighting circuits-very common on anything built before the 1960's, and only dangerous if the switches are metal. If the sockets really aren't earthed, I'd be moving out tomorrow.

The switches are all metal and also quite old, specifically mention by the electrician as his reason for C2 unsatisfactory rating.

Easily resolved by changing them for plastic ones.
70p and a couple of minutes easy DIY per switch.
https://www.screwfix.com/p/10ax-1-gang-1-way-light-switch-white/4118d

mggftz30

I wonder if it’s the agents suggesting this rent increase rather than the landlord. Sheer greed either way. I have BTLs and have never increased rents with tenants in situ. Usually wait til they move out and raise rent to just below market rate for new tenants. I have one tenant who has been in a property six years now without rent increase, good tenant mind but never expected to stay that long!