We have moved into our new home and stated from the beginning that the front door needs replacing as the wood is rotten and the windows are not fitted properly. The landlord is refusing point blank to replace the door. Where do we stand and does he have the right to say no when its his property and we are paying rent?? Please advise. Many thanks.
2007-09-29 01:29:56 · 17 answers · asked by bolton_babe 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Under Georgia law, you can have the door replaced at your own expense and then withhold that amount from the monthly rent. But I'm sure things vary from state to state...so you might need to be careful.
Go to www.clarkhoward.com and ask them. (Clark Howard is a consumer guru who hosts a syndicated consumer advocate show based in Atlanta.) You can ask them questions via e-mail, or you could call in via their 800 number.
Good luck!
2007-09-29 01:35:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The following advice is the legal way forward, if you do this your landlord may decide he doesn't want to renew your tenancy contract. Only you can decide how much of a problem being evicted will be. Section 11(1)(c) of the 1985 Landlord and Tenant Act says the landlord has an obligation "to keep in repair and proper working order the installations in the dwelling-house for space heating and heating water" Section 11(1)(a) of the same act says the landlord has an obligation "to keep in repair the structure and exterior of the dwelling-house" (which includes the front door). The Housing Health and Safety Rating System (2004 Housing Act) also places a lot of emphasis on tenant security. The environmental health officer at your local council can help you get both of these problems solved.
2016-04-06 06:44:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
he has to pay the costs of anew front door
state that there is no security and the door can easily be broken or if there is a bad draught this time of year it can be detrimental to your health and get in health and safety it can be an issue they would take up (environmental health ) officer at your local council should be able to help
do not replace door yourself as this would be near impossible to get money back
if you had signed a lease that said property was a1 condition you can get him on this as well but only in a small claims court
but to the short of it he is responsible for all aspects of the property only wear and tear on internal doors are down to you
try the citizens advice bureau they can tell you if there is anymore you can do
bet he's a immigrant landlord (not of this country) just ripping of the English yet again
2007-09-29 01:41:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
As many have stated, it depends on where you live. But if you can show that the rotten condition of the door poses a health risk he should have to replace it at his expense. For example, rotten wood will harbor mold, which is a respiratory threat.
2007-09-29 02:39:33 · answer #4 · answered by DIYpro 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it was one of your conditions that the front door was made safe as part of the rental agreement then he is responsible. He is also responsible for the fabric and external items of the house. The front door is one of the grey areas as it is both inside and outside. Suggest you write to him and suggest that you are replacing the front door and the bill for the labour and the new door will be sent to him for payment within 28 days. Should he fail to pay up within this time then state that the amount in question will be withheld from your next months rental. He may then opt for getting it done as he would be in control of the cost. Best of luck.
2007-09-29 01:38:05 · answer #5 · answered by ANF 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The landlord is responsible for the structure of the building, ensuring it is safe and secure. Contact your local governing body/local council for there advice, take some photos and see what they say...
Landlords in Britain have regulations they have to follow...
2007-10-01 11:20:51 · answer #6 · answered by badassbiker1974 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes the landlord pays
2007-09-29 02:35:22 · answer #7 · answered by haha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My concern would be heat loss!! Yes, the landlord is totally responsible for maintaining the structural integrity of the home, including rotten doors and windows.
I would contact your local tenancy board, or whatever city department that oversees such things. they will site him and force him to do the repairs.
2007-09-29 01:37:49 · answer #8 · answered by Rawstuff 007 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
if you have a written rent agreement with your landlord take your copy to a solicitor and explain your problem and they should be able to advise or go to your local citizen advice and see one of there advisers any of these will see you right
2007-09-30 02:50:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it depend on your tenancy agreement you should check it carefully. did you sign a self repairing lease if so its up to you to sort it. If not then your landlord has a duty to keep up the maintenance of the property.
2007-09-29 06:17:59 · answer #10 · answered by kazz06 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋