Tenant broke washing machine outer part

GDB2222

theartfullodger said:

Surely not tenant broke it but it broke whilst tenanted - could be wear 'n tear, manufacturing defect etc etc.

Just because tenanted doesn't mean it's tenants fault... 

Why do you say that? The OP is quite explicit that the tenants broke the machine.Of course, if you know better ...

theartfullodger

GDB2222 said:

theartfullodger said:

Surely not tenant broke it but it broke whilst tenanted - could be wear 'n tear, manufacturing defect etc etc.

Just because tenanted doesn't mean it's tenants fault... 

Why do you say that? The OP is quite explicit that the tenants broke the machine.Of course, if you know better ...

thank you for your kind words.  How does OP know tenant broke it? Cheers all!

Murphybear

GDB2222 said:

lookstraightahead said:

GDB2222 said:

The landlord doesn’t need to put up with a visually broken machine that still works.  Leaving that in place might well result in lower rent from incoming tenants.

He is entitled to the depreciated value of the machine he bought for £510. That might be around half of that amount after 3/4 years. 

I guess the tenant can come and pick up the broken machine if he thinks it useful.  Once he’s paid for it!

I doubt a 4-year plus washing machine is worth anywhere near half its original value tbh 

£510 is not a low end machine. A ten year lifespan if properly used is reasonable. We replaced our Miele after 16 years, and it was still working fine. 

None of these machines have any secondhand value, but that’s not the basis on which compensation is calculated. It’s based on the original value depreciated in a straight line over a reasonable anticipated lifetime.  

Our Miele washer/dryer was replaced after 20 years.  Washer/dryers don’t generally have such a long lifespan as individual washing machines and dryers.  I have friends in the Netherlands whose Miele washing  machine lasted 40 years, it looked very old fashioned by then .  There are usually loads of washing machines advertised for little cash or even free. 

GDB2222

theartfullodger said:

GDB2222 said:

theartfullodger said:

Surely not tenant broke it but it broke whilst tenanted - could be wear 'n tear, manufacturing defect etc etc.

Just because tenanted doesn't mean it's tenants fault... 

Why do you say that? The OP is quite explicit that the tenants broke the machine.Of course, if you know better ...

thank you for your kind words.  How does OP know tenant broke it? Cheers all!

The Op came here, asking for advice. If he provided false information, he will very likely get false advice. 

I can't see any point in speculating about the OP's information, without any response from the op, because there's no logical end to that. I could say it wasn't a washing machine at all, but a polar bear that the landlord installed in the property and challenge you to try proving it wasn't a polar bear. 

sheramber

theartfullodger said:

GDB2222 said:

theartfullodger said:

Surely not tenant broke it but it broke whilst tenanted - could be wear 'n tear, manufacturing defect etc etc.

Just because tenanted doesn't mean it's tenants fault... 

Why do you say that? The OP is quite explicit that the tenants broke the machine.Of course, if you know better ...

thank you for your kind words.  How does OP know tenant broke it? Cheers all!

they claim is wear and tear even do the part of the machine is clearly broken (this is not wear and tear).

How do you know it wasn't broken by the tenant?  the OP is more likely to know than you speculating.

NameUnavailable

Well unless the OP can be bothered to respond then it's all pointless speculation.

BrightonPalace

Thank you so much to everyone, I really appreciate your help.  
I have a clear idea of what to do now.

Have a lovely day

lookstraightahead

BrightonPalace said:

Thank you so much to everyone, I really appreciate your help.  
I have a clear idea of what to do now.

Have a lovely day

I hope you're not going to install a polar bear 

[Deleted User]

Hi,

even a bear needs a quick wash now and again, LOOK.

TheJP

frugalmacdugal said:

Hi,

BrightonPalace said:

Hi everyone,

My tenant have broken outer part of my washing machine, they also covered with white stuff.  
The washing machine works properly but I cannot fix the problem, I need to buy a new one.  
We have a deposit dispute going on at the moment, they claim is wear and tear even do the part of the machine is clearly broken (this is not wear and tear).

The machine was only 3 years when they moved in and cost 510 pounds; I can prove with the invoice.
If I replace the washing machine, do I charge them the full amount or I need to consider wear and tear?

I appreciate any suggestion on the matter.  

Thanks in advance

so machine was 3 years when tenant moved in, how long ago was that?

Wear and tear is caused by regular usage, so quite plausible.

Still no reply to "white stuff" query, can you explain?

I would hazard a guess that the white powder found on a washing machine is more than likely...washing powder.