2006-10-10 21:30:09 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
I would just like to say that it's a friend of mine that owns the property and his tennant (not me) is demanding he change the lightbulbs, some of them are hallogen though.
2006-10-10 22:24:41 · update #1
Light bulbs are not the responsibility of the Landlord in any circumstances, even when you move in (although it would be pretty mean if they weren't there!).
The tenant is responsible for general upkeep of the property during the tenancy. However, the Landlord is responsible for such things as water supply, heating, etc. A full definition of the Landlords responsibilties in terms of maintainance are found under Section 11 of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1987.
2006-10-11 06:40:06 · answer #1 · answered by Lewiy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People shouldn't scoff at this question, as it should seem a no-brainer right? Obviously the tenant should be resposible, you don't want you landlord over everytime you need a light changed. BUT, I have seen recently that more and more landlord/property managers are saying that they want to be repsonsible for it. In every instance the motives have been less than noble. i.e. they want a way to check the condition of your place without asking, they are interested in more than a landlord/tenant relationship... sometimes very unseemly things. As an owner who rents a place out myself, I say the tenant should change the flippin lightbulb, I would kill myself managing down to that level!
2006-10-10 21:48:03 · answer #2 · answered by Sidoney 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be the tenant unless, stated otherwise in the tenancy agreement. Light bulbs are seen as consumables in most countries and are therefore the tenant's responsibility. Basically it is the owners obligation to ensure the light- fitting, installation and switch is safe and in a working condition. A light fitting doesn't require a bulb to comply with the above and is therefore the tenant's responsibility.
2006-10-11 04:12:08 · answer #3 · answered by Daniel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Responsibility of the tenant to perform basic up-keep. That's like asking the landlord to provide dish soap for the dishwasher just because it's the landlords property. I'd not renew the lease of such a childish tenant if I were the property manager...
2006-10-11 02:34:57 · answer #4 · answered by sovereign_carrie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is up to the tennant. Obviously when you first move in the bulbs should be working but once you have lived there you need to change the bulbs and pay for them.
2006-10-10 21:37:36 · answer #5 · answered by Inky Pinky Ponky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
technically i suppose it would be the landlord but its only a lightbulb by the time somone else changes it you will have been in darkness for a week as something like that they could delay, just buy some bulbs cheap from tescos adn pop them in! renting for 6 years, never asked a landlord to change the lightbulbs, althogh have taken some with me when ive moved!
2006-10-10 21:37:59 · answer #6 · answered by caroline17nov 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually it is the tenant unless the light fixture is in an unusual location (such as extraordinarily high ceilings) where the landlord sends someone to change them as a courtesy.
If I had a tenant who had a stroke, is pregnant or elderly, I would change their bulbs as a courtesy because I wouldn't want them to fall off a ladder and get hurt.
But if you are young and healthy ... do it yourself!
2006-10-10 21:47:41 · answer #7 · answered by BoomChikkaBoom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The tennant, he is using it. If there were problems with the electricity supply, then the landlord will be in charge
2006-10-10 21:32:43 · answer #8 · answered by Cynthia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The tenant is responsible for the supplying of the light bulbs.
2006-10-10 21:46:19 · answer #9 · answered by Dessy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The tennant, definitely. Asking the Landlord would be a bit like asking him/her to also provide loo roll, bin bags etc etc - daft.
2006-10-10 21:57:56 · answer #10 · answered by peggy*moo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋