Who is responsible?

[LoneRanger]

Probably not the right place to be asking for advice on this but someone might know the answer...

I rent my house and is unfurnished other than the washing machine which belongs to the landlord. Its now not spinning after a wash so i would wondering if it was me who was resposible for its repair or my Landlord? I appreciate if its something i have done then i will be liable but other than that any ideas?

[nomoredosh]

Hi tryingtogethelp, Is the washing machine included on the inventory, is it a built in appliance? If it was left as good will then you might be liable to fix. If it is on the inventory or is integrated then in my opinion the landlord should be liable to repair. A difficult one.

[LoneRanger]

Hi

yes it is included on the inventory and was not left as a good will.

[nomoredosh]

Hi well I would say that it should be repaired by the Landlord as it is considered to be part of the property. Do you let through an agent or is it a private arrangement?

[LoneRanger]

Its a private agreement although we have signed an Assured Shorthold Tenancy agreement but cant find anything in there about things like this.

[plasticdaft]

Methinks its the landlords problem. Do you have a good relationship with him/her?? Give them a call and find out for sure.

[nomoredosh]

I still think it should be the landlord who repairs this if it is on the inventory, how do you get on with them. i think you should test the water and give them a ring about it, nothing ventured nothing gained.

[plasticdaft]

Yup call the landlord coz you are gonna catch a cold wearing wet clothes out in the dark autumnal nights!!!

[aguise]

My daughter had the same happen and the landlord mended it.

Ang x

[LoneRanger]

Thanks Ang. Did your daughter say what the problem with it was?

[MelanieGiles]

It is definately the landlord's problem, and if you are forced to have it repaired at your own expense you can always deduct this from next month's rent.

[LoneRanger]

Thanks Melanie

I would hate to think what his reaction would be if we deducted from the rent!

He works as a teacher overseas so will see what his reponse to my email is.

[Soulgrowth]

Hope you get some clean clothes soon TTH [:)]

Debbie

[LoneRanger]

Mother-in-laws are great for some things!!!

[Soulgrowth]

Does she do the ironing as well? [:D]

Debbie