7 months ago | 1 comments
Hello, I would like to hear other landlords views on appliance repairs. Contractually, my new ASTs state I am not liable for repairs although it doesn’t state the tenant is, what do other landlords do?
My ASTs used to have under ‘landlord obligations’:
9.4 Repair
To keep in repair and proper working order all mechanical and electrical items including all washing machines, dishwashers and other similar mechanical or electrical appliances belonging to the Landlord as are included in the Check-In Inventory provided that this Agreement shall not be construed as requiring the Landlord to carry out any works for which the Tenant is liable by virtue of his duty to use the Premises and the equipment and effects in a tenant-like manner.
The obligations now have:
The Landlord agrees to fulfil their repairing obligations contained within Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. These are quoted below;
11 (a) to keep in repair the structure and exterior of the dwelling-house (including drains, gutters and external pipes);
(b) to keep in repair and proper working order the installations in the dwelling-house for the supply of water, gas and electricity and for sanitation (including basins, sinks, baths and sanitary conveniences, but not other fixtures, fittings and appliances for making use of the supply of water, gas or electricity);
Thank you,
Fraser
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10:34 AM, 15th May 2026, About 2 hours ago
A washing machine is what £350 from Currys, supply fit and take away old maybe £400.?
Personally I’d just do that, keep your tenants happy and enjoy a positive relationship.
To be a little bit blunt, (said in a nice way) what your old AST said is irrelevant. If your current one doesn’t say anything then assume responsibility for a small outlay.
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11:01 AM, 15th May 2026, About 1 hour ago
Reply to the comment left by K Anon at 15/05/2026 – 10:34
Why are you supplying white goods (unless you run an HMO)? Its not tax efficient and can wipe out any profit