As a landlord can I run something past you guys.......

BarelySentientAI

I would expect so, unless there is good evidence that the tenants have done something deliberately - the flooring is yours after all.

horsewithnoname

If you do replace the floor vinyl is brilliant. For you, very good value, for your tenants softer and warmer underfoot. 

pjs493

You could just say that you'll note it as general wear and tear and assure the tenants they won't be charged for the broken tiles when they move out. Tell the agent that you plan on redoing the floor at some point in the future, ideally between tenants, but you won't redo the entire floor just because of a couple of broken tiles. Have you checked to see if it is possible to find something that will match? If so, and you can't find anything suitable, point this out to the agent. 

My husband's previous tenant left some hair straighteners on in the hallway of his flat and it caused damage to the wooden floor. This was reported at the time, but because the floor was over ten years old he stated he wouldn't charge them for the damage and would look to change the flooring at the end of their tenancy. In the end we didn't end up changing the wooden flooring because the burn mark was so small it wasn't really all that noticeable. However, they also managed to stain the carpet in one of the bedrooms so we did charge them for a professional carpet clean when they moved out because they hadn't done anything immediate to try to clean it and it just got worse. The professional carpet cleaner managed to remove the stain. Really the tenant should have had this done before they returned the keys but they unfortunately left the place filthy despite it having been professionally cleaned before they moved in.

Mr.Generous

My guess would be some subfloor movement caused the cracks. After 12 years (minimum) it could be that the adhesive is breaking away and leaving no support. I'd say landlords job to fix. PJS's first paragraph above is the route I'd take, or I'd get it done while tenant is away for a few days.

Auti

If the tiles are cracked by the toilet and there are children I would be concerned about keeping that area clean and germ free as liquid could seep into the cracks and become smelly and could make crack worse. (I am a homeowner). Suggestions above seem good - investigate cost of each, also if the tiles are around the toilet they will have the tiny movement of the toilet every time someone sits down and gets up, depending on subfloor, rubbing against them. 

BungalowBel

Another heads-up for replacement with cushionfloor vinyl

sheramber

Assuming it is damage, if a carpet became worn out would you replace it or expect your tenant to replace it?

searchlight123

sheramber said:

Assuming it is damage, if a carpet became worn out would you replace it or expect your tenant to replace it?

I would expect to replace a worn carpet that was affected by wear and tear but not if damaged by the tenant prematurely.

theoretica

Tiles do sometimes crack with ordinary walking on - they don't last for ever, of course.  And I can't imagine any likely abuse the tenants would have given them in that location - it's not the place to drop sledgehammers.  It might be worth checking for other associated issues - if the floor is sagging, or the toilet moving at all.

sheramber

tonygold said:

sheramber said:

Assuming it is damage, if a carpet became worn out would you replace it or expect your tenant to replace it?

I would expect to replace a worn carpet that was affected by wear and tear but not if damaged by the tenant prematurely.

Post should have said ‘not damage’.

As the tiles are an unknown amount of years more than 12 years old worn out would be reasonable.