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It's betterment as you (or the tenants) have had 2 years use of it. Hard to quantify though - how long is a loo seat (of that quality)likely/expected to last under normal circumstances.Personally I'd just replace it along with other minor between-tenancy maintenance works.1
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Make your claim, let the tenant dispute it, and see what the deposit protection scheme says. Best case you get a deduction equivalent to the cost of a 2 year old toilet seat, not a brand new one.1
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If you're replacing it anyway why are you charging the tenant?PugMum1985 said:
I always replace at start of new tenancyMeteredOut said:
But no picture? Is it bad enough that you will have to replace it, even if you can't deduct the £35?PugMum1985 said:
thumb nail size but noticeableMeteredOut said:How small? Got a picture?
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So, no actual loss then?PugMum1985 said:
I always replace at start of new tenancyMeteredOut said:
But no picture? Is it bad enough that you will have to replace it, even if you can't deduct the £35?PugMum1985 said:
thumb nail size but noticeableMeteredOut said:How small? Got a picture?
(looks kids thumbnail sized too)3 -
because they damaged ituser1977 said:
If you're replacing it anyway why are you charging the tenant?PugMum1985 said:
I always replace at start of new tenancyMeteredOut said:
But no picture? Is it bad enough that you will have to replace it, even if you can't deduct the £35?PugMum1985 said:
thumb nail size but noticeableMeteredOut said:How small? Got a picture?0 -
this is exactly what I thought. But I didn't know what TDS would say re betterment etcPRAISETHESUN said:Make your claim, let the tenant dispute it, and see what the deposit protection scheme says. Best case you get a deduction equivalent to the cost of a 2 year old toilet seat, not a brand new one.0 -
PugMum1985 said:I always replace at start of new tenancyuser1977 said:
If you're replacing it anyway why are you charging the tenant?PugMum1985 said:
I always replace at start of new tenancyMeteredOut said:
But no picture? Is it bad enough that you will have to replace it, even if you can't deduct the £35?PugMum1985 said:
thumb nail size but noticeableMeteredOut said:How small? Got a picture?PugMum1985 said:
because they damaged ituser1977 said:
If you're replacing it anyway why are you charging the tenant?PugMum1985 said:
I always replace at start of new tenancyMeteredOut said:
But no picture? Is it bad enough that you will have to replace it, even if you can't deduct the £35?PugMum1985 said:
thumb nail size but noticeableMeteredOut said:How small? Got a picture?
Good grief!
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But they haven't caused you any loss, because you were going to buy a new one anyway. Goodness knows why you do that though.PugMum1985 said:
because they damaged ituser1977 said:
If you're replacing it anyway why are you charging the tenant?PugMum1985 said:
I always replace at start of new tenancyMeteredOut said:
But no picture? Is it bad enough that you will have to replace it, even if you can't deduct the £35?PugMum1985 said:
thumb nail size but noticeableMeteredOut said:How small? Got a picture?2 -
Who pays £35 for a loo seat 🤔 especially in a rental property!
2026 wins - Parker Pen, American Sweets bundle, dish magic bundle
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This is my thoughtsuser1977 said:
If you're replacing it anyway why are you charging the tenant?PugMum1985 said:
I always replace at start of new tenancyMeteredOut said:
But no picture? Is it bad enough that you will have to replace it, even if you can't deduct the £35?PugMum1985 said:
thumb nail size but noticeableMeteredOut said:How small? Got a picture?1
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