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Cairez
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Hey
just moved into a wee flat, its lovely and we're still unpacking everything at the moment
The bathroom is nice but there's a couple of things that are quite noticeable and I'm wondering whether its worth chasing up the landlord with or just making a note of it and leaving it
It's an enclosed bathroom so there's no window - there's a vent/fan on the wall but it doesn't turn on at all, and we're not sure if its meant to(ie extractor fan) is this an issue? Pic of it below;
The sink has a leak and has a bottle underneath it to collect water as it drips, should the landlord get this repaired?
The flooring is a black tile but seems to be lacking grout, the edges are sharp and dirt falls down the sides v easily - I think this just needs a simple grout job but would this be my problem or the landlords?
The bath seems to have 'fallen' because its come completely away from the sealant around it and there's a considerable gap between it (pic explains it better) I can see this becoming a problem as we shower because the water will go down the sides of the walls and flood the floor. This is the main issue I have with the bathroom
ty in advance
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just moved into a wee flat, its lovely and we're still unpacking everything at the moment
The bathroom is nice but there's a couple of things that are quite noticeable and I'm wondering whether its worth chasing up the landlord with or just making a note of it and leaving it
It's an enclosed bathroom so there's no window - there's a vent/fan on the wall but it doesn't turn on at all, and we're not sure if its meant to(ie extractor fan) is this an issue? Pic of it below;
The sink has a leak and has a bottle underneath it to collect water as it drips, should the landlord get this repaired?
The flooring is a black tile but seems to be lacking grout, the edges are sharp and dirt falls down the sides v easily - I think this just needs a simple grout job but would this be my problem or the landlords?
The bath seems to have 'fallen' because its come completely away from the sealant around it and there's a considerable gap between it (pic explains it better) I can see this becoming a problem as we shower because the water will go down the sides of the walls and flood the floor. This is the main issue I have with the bathroom
ty in advance
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Yes - it is for the LL to solve0
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Are any of the problems noted on the inventory?
If not, they should probably be added.0 -
Where is the property- if it is in Scotland you will have more rightsbaldly going on...0
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I would keep a copy of these pictures with the correct date and time - also take pictures of every room
Send copies to the landlord asking for the problems to be fixed in a recommended time frame.
Send the letter to the landlord by registered mail - signature required - keep for your records.0 -
Write (yes a letter to the address'for serving noices') politely, listing the issues and requesting a timescale for fixing.
If you've been asked to sign an inventory, edit it first (and keep a copy!) to show the issues.
* fan - yes should work esp if no other bathroom ventilation. Usually they are linked to the light. Turn light on, fan comes on. But there may also be a master switch somewhere so look around. It may be outside the bathroom? in airing cupboard?
* leaking sink needs fixing
* grout is not essential. It's a poor finish but LL does not need to fix. Though you can ask. Make sure it's on the inventory though so you don't get blamed when you leave
* bath sealant. as grout above though I'd highlight the risk of damp to the LL0 -
Are any of the problems noted on the inventory?
If not, they should probably be added.
They are, and I've emailed the landlord already about them so there's a paper trail - I'm just wary of receiving push back for asking for repairs, is there anything I can quote that would mean she's legally bound to repair stuff?
for example The Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 says the landlord is responsible;
a) to keep in repair the structure and exterior of the dwelling, including drains, gutters and external pipes,
b) to keep in repair and proper working order the installations in the dwelling for the supply of water, gas, electricity and for sanitation (including basins, sinks, baths and sanitary conveniences) but not other fixtures, fittings and appliances for making use of the supply of water, gas or electricity, and
c) to keep in repair and proper working order the installation in the dwelling for space heating and heating water .0 -
baldelectrician wrote: »Where is the property- if it is in Scotland you will have more rights
england sadly
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just be polite and courteous - goes alot further than quoting the law at them.0
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just be polite and courteous - goes alot further than quoting the law at them.
oh of course, I sent an email introducing myself and brought up these issues as I was 'worried' - its her bathroom after all
i'll see how she responds and go from there - its not my first rental rodeo, I went round and checked the inventory and added things that had been missing from it and I've sent copies to the estate agents as well, gotta keep that paper trail
i'm asking for advice this time round because in our previous flat (which was in scotland) we would bring up the issues to the estate agents who would contact the landlord on our behalf and (eventually) it would get fixed
this time im contacting the landlord directly and im wary that she may be difficult to deal with - im a big worrier!0
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