Moved to new apartment - landlord refuses to fix

Marco90

Hi all, 

I have recently moved to a new apartment and noted that the conditions of the furniture are not as good as expected. I have notified the landlord and he said that he is not responsible to repair those and that if I try to repair and make things worse, I may be held responsible for costs towards resolving the issues. To what extent can I expect the landlord to take action upon moving in vs just noting that things are in a bad state and return them in the same state when I move out?

I have attached some photos - maybe it's just me being too pedantic?

SavingPennies_2

I they are the only issues I'd just stick a bit of glue to keep them down and not mention it to the LL tbh, doesn't seem with the hassle for either of you.

Did you not sign an inventory when you moved in? Usually there should be photos attached. At my last rental there was a fair bit of wear and tear, I just made a note on the inventory so id be covered (ie not get the blame) when I moved out.

Carrot007

Marco90 said:

I have notified the landlord and he said that he is not responsible to repair those and that if I try to repair and make things worse

Seems a contratiction to me. Nothing to do with me but you must keep leave my stuff alone.

I would see it as a red sign and leave now. If he is happy letting you live in a tip I would worry what else he will/wont do.

theoretica

Wass the damage noted on the check in inventory?  Did the check in inventory say anything about them or their condition?  You need to document all the bad condition - in a date stamped manner - to avoid being charged for existing damage when you move out.

And then, if I lived there, I would do a little neat work with some glue.  Much less likely for the bits to be accidentally broken if they are properly fastened.

canaldumidi

LL is right. There's no obligation to repair furniture, but as advised, make a note on the inventory/photos to ensure you are not later blaimed for the damage.

LL is also right that if you make things worse you are responsible for causing damage. But frankly a bit of superglue carefully applied will sort those 2 issues.

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Carrot007 said:

Marco90 said:

I have notified the landlord and he said that he is not responsible to repair those and that if I try to repair and make things worse

Seems a contratiction to me. Nothing to do with me but you must keep leave my stuff alone.

I would see it as a red sign and leave now. If he is happy letting you live in a tip I would worry what else he will/wont do.

No contradiction here. If you botch DIY expect deposit deductions. 

Landlord is responsible for repairs but I was expecting to see more significant deficiencies that items which just require a dab of glue.

So long as you are willing to spot the original poster for all the contracted rent until the end of the fixed term, then I guess he could just walk....

canaldumidi

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Carrot007 said:

Marco90 said:

I have notified the landlord and he said that he is not responsible to repair those and that if I try to repair and make things worse

Seems a contratiction to me. Nothing to do with me but you must keep leave my stuff alone.

I would see it as a red sign and leave now. If he is happy letting you live in a tip I would worry what else he will/wont do.

No contradiction here. If you botch DIY expect deposit deductions.  absolutely.

Landlord is responsible for repairs no obligation to repair furniture but I was expecting to see more significant deficiencies that items which just require a dab of glue. agreed

So long as you are willing to spot the original poster for all the contracted rent until the end of the fixed term, then I guess he could just walk....

Indeed! 'Leaving now' is a no-no assuming you have a fixed term contract. If you have, say, a weekly contractual periodic tenancy, then giving notice and leaving would be fine.

Marco90

Thanks all. These pictures are part of the check in inventory. I just moved a few days ago and seriously thinking whether I should interpret it as a red flag. I agree that some glue would do, but that's not the point.

macman

It's exactly the point. When you signed the inventory you accepted those items in that condition, without objection.
The repair needed is utterly trivial, it's on a par with changing a light bulb, and really not worth falling out with your LL over.

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Marco90 said:

Thanks all. These pictures are part of the check in inventory. I just moved a few days ago and seriously thinking whether I should interpret it as a red flag. I agree that some glue would do, but that's not the point.

The red flags that I am seeing is your apparent misunderstanding of the inventory process, your lack of initiative, and your perception of this as a red flag situation. Give yourself and the landlord a break!

getmore4less

Arm yourself with one of these for £8
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09S5H6VLK



not the greatest but cheap for the odd stick it down job
(with glue often less is more)

Plenty of other that will be better but more.
or
if £8 is too much poundland have one for £2 and £2 for 24 extra sticks