i rent from an housing association and have had problems with my boiler system for 18mths. many times been left with no hot water or heating for a week i have three children 5 and under once again it has broken and after one week with no hot water they got it working only for it to break again four days later now nearly a week again with no hot water they have decided to replace the boiler but still no date of when i am trying to find out how long legally i can be left with no hot water.
2007-04-25 21:47:26 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
legaly the landloard hsa to make the repairs asap. hot water is considered a necesity and he.she must have it fixed
2007-04-25 21:50:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually Edward Fox, a landlord cannot do *what he pleases* with a tenant's deposit. It is now against the law to keep the deposit in your own bank or in your own pocket. The asker provided a link and I suggest you read it. A landlord MUST by law put a tenant's deposit in a tenancy deposit scheme!!!! No ifs and or buts! It is not *their* money to do as they please with! To the asker, wow you have a few issues here. First a few notes to point, a landlord does not have to have a boiler that has a perfectly working timer, just a boiler that provides heat, hot water and works and is safe to use. It doesn't mean it has to work 100 per cent with bells and whistles. I think getting the boiler working is the first priority and a landlord doesn't have to legally replace an working boiler with a few issues such as lack of timer. So long as you also get a gas safety check every year, a basic working boiler is all you need. Second, Although the CAB are good, they are very busy and hard to get hold of. I would contact Shelter over the CAB as Shelter specialise in housing issues only. Thirdly do NOT ever withhold rent without contact Shelter and seeking legal help. This is breach of contract (no matter what the landlord has done) and you can be evicted for it. Be very careful with this! The boiler not providing heat is your first thing to deal with, the next is the deposit! Contact shelter as soon as you can to get some help on this! I found them a great help with my landlord problems! Your on the right road, I know it's hard to not to think about mistakes but don't beat yourself up! Mistakes can be made and it's a minefield! Hope you get your problems sorted! :)) See if Shelter can help and see if you can move lol
2016-05-19 01:04:06 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll have to talk with a lawyer in your area -- I think the rules are different everywhere. It might be easier just to move.
I know it's really hard, but there are some things you can do, water-wise. Water in soda-bottles which are wrapped in black plastic bags will heat up pretty well -- warm enough for face washing and baths. It might be good for the washing machine, too.
For washing dishes, you might like to have two really big kettles and heat the water up on the stove.
You may be able to get some attention from the local media about this, and force your landlord to do something. Good luck, and I hope you find a way to get a better landlord!
2007-04-25 21:54:17 · answer #3 · answered by Madame M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although I believe there is no legal limit, the landlord is under an obligation to carry out necessary repairs within a reasonable time. You should press the association stressing that you have 5 young children and the importance of cleanliness and heat. Good luck
2007-04-25 22:07:05 · answer #4 · answered by I Tisi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unfortunately some associations only care about the amount of rent they can get not all but some they have to pay their wages if you don't get an answer by the end of the day you should start proceedings against them through citizens advice good luck.
2007-04-25 21:57:54 · answer #5 · answered by capa-de-monty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call -- get in touch with your State Board of Health. Look it up in your phone book for your area. This will get the ball rolling a little quicker for your landlord. Good Luck.
2007-04-26 00:32:22 · answer #6 · answered by Spock 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am fed up waiting for hot water they tell mr up to 12 days they can leave me
2015-08-12 20:01:13 · answer #7 · answered by Margaret L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why does a landlord need hot water, in order to leave a tenant?
2007-04-26 02:33:41 · answer #8 · answered by Canute 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get in touch with your local councillor,or go down to your
rent office and have it out with them,phoning seems to fall on deaf ears most of the time,good luck with the bureaucrats.
2007-04-25 22:04:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For 24 hours. no longer then that. Hot water is a necessity, there for you need it all the time.
2007-04-25 21:51:35 · answer #10 · answered by angel 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋