Disability Access Question for Residential Landlords

Hi Flo

I have a tenant who’s wife had a stroke, they needed to make some adaptations to the property or find another one. The adaptations were grant assisted and involved building an extension onto the property to create a downstairs bathroom. They needed my permission to obtain the grant and to do the works. Obviously I agreed as the extension added value to my house. I was shocked as theoretically I could have served notice as soon as the work was done and took the profit. I’m not that kind of person but I was surprised that it would have been possible. Therefore, in answer to your question, I do not believe that residential landlords can be made responsible for adapting a property for disabilities. If we were, we could obviously serve notice on the tenants anyway. That could open up the flood gates for discrimination though so I hope that can of worms will never get opened!

I’m no expert, but logically speaking, if you want to make a coffee you don’t start with a tea bag.
In other words, your prospective tenant may have selected an unsuitable property for her needs. In which case, you should point this out to her.
The ‘ I Want That One ‘ was a comedy sketch. Not a blueprint for reallity.