does a landlord have to pay for replacing tap washers or is it responsibility of tenant?

Question

When renting property to tenants under an assured short term tenancy, who is responsible for general maintenance of things like tap washers etc.

Answer 1

The landlord is responsible for maintaining the building and all the fixtures and fittins that have degraded due to waer and tear, like tap washers. You will only be responsible for things you are directly responsible for breaking.

Answer 2

Let me get this straight, you have someone who comes round to wash your taps? Hmmm... strange, anyway... and you want to fire this person, right?

I don't think it's any of your landlord's business. It depends though, is the tap washing service part of the rental agreement or is it just something you have done on the side?

Where do you find a tap washer anyway? I didn't even know the job existed but then again, given the state of some taps, it doesn't surprise me, plus they're often very tough to wash. I'd have another serious think as to whether this person really deserves to be "replaced" - although tap washers may be in demand at the moment, particularly during the winter months, I imagine, you never know whether the next guy you get is going to do as good a job.

Out of interest, why are you replacing your tap washer? Can I get his number, I've got this tap down the bottom of the garden that is totally rusted over and covered in crap - it's in serious need of maintenance, let alone a good wash!

Answer 3

No doubt, such repair are suppose to be borne by landlord HOWEVER if in any case it was the tenant who caused the damage then he got to pay for it and usually in the tenancy agreement there should be a clause stating how much does a tenant have to bear for each item repair and the balance by landlord.

Answer 4

Normaly that would be the landlord.
There is a slim chance that the tenancy agreement will specifically make minor repairs the responsibility of the tenant but I've never come across this in reality.

Answer 5

It is the landlords responsibility as he is the owner. The tenant isn't expected to pay for the upkeep of the property, that's what the rent covers.

Answer 6

Carefully check your agreement with the landlord, it may specifically prohibit you from doing the repair. This is because some landlords have found that it is more expensive to repair tenant's repairs than it is to hire a professional to do the job in the first place.

Answer 7

It is definitely the landlord's responsibility.
If a landlord is reticent, the tenant can suggest paying themselves and then deducting from the rent. Always best to check with the landlord which they'd prefer.

Answer 8

Landlord legally, but i do agree with dizyp64

If I'm your landlord, give me a call and i'll get someone there within a couple of days.

I am responsible for all general maintenance of the property. I can charge you if there is evidence of neglect or abuse.

Im all likelyhood, i'll pop around myself tonight and change them myself for you. Give me a call, put the kettle on.

Answer 9

I reckon Landlord as it is part of the fixtures and fittings. It depends on how good the landlord is at getting things done in a reasonable amount of time other wise you can fix it yourself if you know where the stop tap is!

Answer 10

That is the landlord's responsibility.
It is part of the structure that is being
rented. You may also tell the lanlord
that if he doesn't you will buy the
washers and expect it to be deducted
from your rent.
If there is water shooting around or if
you're paying the water bill, you can also
withhold the rent until sufficient repairs
are made. That is if it really is causing a
mess or extra money out of your pocket
to pay the water bill.

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