Landlord threats to serve notice over "wear and tear" and rent increase

[stu007]

Hi

 

Carpets

 

As these have been in the Property over 15 years and now the Landlord is complaining due to the recent inspection that the carperts are coming
away from the rods, how long does the Landlords expect a carpet to last especially as you mention they are thread bare. Sounds as if the Landlord is trying to get betterment IMO when the Landlord should be resolving this matter as these would then be a trip hazard for the Landlord to fix.

 

Or have you tries to stretch the carpet to refit under the rods?

 

Balcony Decking

 

Saying you have neglected this the Landlord would need to prove this but as the Landlord has failed to to seal the balcony propertry as you were informed by them how could this be your issue again seems the Landlord is trying for betterment.

 

Living Room

 

As for the skirting with bubbles on it I assume this is to the paintwork on the skirting which is easily rectified by sanding and repainting again imo the Landlord is using this as an excuse for betterment.

 

Rent Increase

 

As for the Rent Increase that was mention on the Inspection Visit the Landlord can't just Increase the Rent without giving proper notice see below link:
https://www.gov.uk/private-renting/rent-increases

 

Boiler

 

As for the Boiler broken and a temp fix while the Landlord gets quotes to fully repair and it is still leaking water this is a safety risk as water could impact any electrics in that boiler depending on its makeup, that leak needs to be fixed urgently.

 

https://www.gassaferegister.co.uk/gas-safety/renting-a-property/

 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/smoke-and-carbon-monoxide-alarms-explanatory-booklet-for-landlords/the-smoke-and-carbon-monoxide-alarm-england-regulations-2015-qa-booklet-for-the-private-rented-sector-landlords-and-tenants#:~:text=The regulations require private sector,effect from 1 October 2015.

 

Tenancy Deposit

 

If you paid a Deposit it should be protected in a Tenancy Deposit Scheme and you should have been given a copy of the Prescribed terms of that scheme:

 

https://www.gov.uk/tenancy-deposit-protection

If in England you should also have been given a copy of the How to Rent Booklet:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-rent

 

[stu007]

Hi

 

you are more than welcome to the advice that is what we are here for.

 

Make sure and have a good read of the links I posted as well.

 

My main concern is the Boiler leaking especially if it is a Combi Boiler which contains electrics even if it is the old boiler type it may have electrics in the vicinity which is a serious hazard as electric and water do not mix even with the temp fix it is still leaking so the temp fix has not resolved the issued as it has failed as water is still leaking thus a serious hazard and also causing further damage to the Landlords own property.

 

You need to make sure the letting agency is aware of this and the damage it is causing as you need to have a record of this as you don't want the Landlord suddenly claiming you caused the damage due to this ongoing leaking of the boiler.

 

What date was the Temp repair to the Boiler done? 

 

Please keep us update on this