Tenants that are a pain in the @rse
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Tenants that are a pain in the @rse
New tenants have moved into our UK property and have complained that the downstairs radiators aren't heating up - Now I know that is because they need bleeding (the house has been empty for a couple of months) and a friend is going round there to bleed them and show the tenants how to do this.....
I'm worried that the new tenants could be a bit hopeless and also about a scurry of stupid requests from the managing agent ('The windows are a bit dirty - could we send round a glazier to fix them... etc)
The managing agent suggested sending a plumber around... But, as a tenant I wouldn't think twice about whipping out a radiator key and bleeding the radiators - am I some kind of DIY superhero, or am I expecting too much?
Where do I draw the line when people are taking the p1ss?
I'm worried that the new tenants could be a bit hopeless and also about a scurry of stupid requests from the managing agent ('The windows are a bit dirty - could we send round a glazier to fix them... etc)
The managing agent suggested sending a plumber around... But, as a tenant I wouldn't think twice about whipping out a radiator key and bleeding the radiators - am I some kind of DIY superhero, or am I expecting too much?
Where do I draw the line when people are taking the p1ss?
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The managing agent suggested sending a plumber around... But, as a tenant I wouldn't think twice about whipping out a radiator key and bleeding the radiators - am I some kind of DIY superhero, or am I expecting too much?
Where do I draw the line when people are taking the p1ss?
Where do I draw the line when people are taking the p1ss?
Would you accept responsibility for all of the above as you're expecting the tenant to do DIY on your property?
You know that stupid tenants are generally handy with a solicitor
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Checking the heating system should have really been done before tenants moved in - it's part of maintaining the property. How is a tenant to know that the radiators need bleeding, it could be the heating system has broken. They may never have experienced that kind of heating system before (e.g. quite a few rentals have storage heaters).
I think you're presuming a lot over one issue that was raised when tenants moved into the property.
I think you're presuming a lot over one issue that was raised when tenants moved into the property.
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I've just spent about $10K refurbishing my UK property - everything is brand new and recently fixed. Despite this we have had a request if the new tenants could 'paint over the kitchen tiles with tile paint' FFS. It's fully managed and I paid my agent megabucks to check everything on exit
I think I've been spoiled with previous tenants....
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I've just spent about $10K refurbishing my UK property - everything is brand new and recently fixed. Despite this we have had a request if the new tenants could 'paint over the kitchen tiles with tile paint' FFS. It's fully managed and I paid my agent megabucks to check everything on exit
I think I've been spoiled with previous tenants....
I think I've been spoiled with previous tenants....
And I would be extremely wary of giving them (the tenanats) the go-ahead to do anything in case they muck it up, or decide that they can then just take on any jobs they think they can do/need doing and your house ends up wrecked.
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Pay for a plumber and ensure windows are clean on them leaving. Sell your home if you cannot take landlord responsibilities.
New tenants have moved into our UK property and have complained that the downstairs radiators aren't heating up - Now I know that is because they need bleeding (the house has been empty for a couple of months) and a friend is going round there to bleed them and show the tenants how to do this.....
I'm worried that the new tenants could be a bit hopeless and also about a scurry of stupid requests from the managing agent ('The windows are a bit dirty - could we send round a glazier to fix them... etc)
The managing agent suggested sending a plumber around... But, as a tenant I wouldn't think twice about whipping out a radiator key and bleeding the radiators - am I some kind of DIY superhero, or am I expecting too much?
Where do I draw the line when people are taking the p1ss?
I'm worried that the new tenants could be a bit hopeless and also about a scurry of stupid requests from the managing agent ('The windows are a bit dirty - could we send round a glazier to fix them... etc)
The managing agent suggested sending a plumber around... But, as a tenant I wouldn't think twice about whipping out a radiator key and bleeding the radiators - am I some kind of DIY superhero, or am I expecting too much?
Where do I draw the line when people are taking the p1ss?
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Re: Tenants that are a pain in the @rse
New tenants have moved into our UK property and have complained that the downstairs radiators aren't heating up - Now I know that is because they need bleeding (the house has been empty for a couple of months) and a friend is going round there to bleed them and show the tenants how to do this.....
I'm worried that the new tenants could be a bit hopeless and also about a scurry of stupid requests from the managing agent ('The windows are a bit dirty - could we send round a glazier to fix them... etc)
The managing agent suggested sending a plumber around... But, as a tenant I wouldn't think twice about whipping out a radiator key and bleeding the radiators - am I some kind of DIY superhero, or am I expecting too much?
Where do I draw the line when people are taking the p1ss?
I'm worried that the new tenants could be a bit hopeless and also about a scurry of stupid requests from the managing agent ('The windows are a bit dirty - could we send round a glazier to fix them... etc)
The managing agent suggested sending a plumber around... But, as a tenant I wouldn't think twice about whipping out a radiator key and bleeding the radiators - am I some kind of DIY superhero, or am I expecting too much?
Where do I draw the line when people are taking the p1ss?
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Re: Tenants that are a pain in the @rse
New tenants have moved into our UK property and have complained that the downstairs radiators aren't heating up - Now I know that is because they need bleeding (the house has been empty for a couple of months) and a friend is going round there to bleed them and show the tenants how to do this.....
I'm worried that the new tenants could be a bit hopeless and also about a scurry of stupid requests from the managing agent ('The windows are a bit dirty - could we send round a glazier to fix them... etc)
The managing agent suggested sending a plumber around... But, as a tenant I wouldn't think twice about whipping out a radiator key and bleeding the radiators - am I some kind of DIY superhero, or am I expecting too much?
Where do I draw the line when people are taking the p1ss?
I'm worried that the new tenants could be a bit hopeless and also about a scurry of stupid requests from the managing agent ('The windows are a bit dirty - could we send round a glazier to fix them... etc)
The managing agent suggested sending a plumber around... But, as a tenant I wouldn't think twice about whipping out a radiator key and bleeding the radiators - am I some kind of DIY superhero, or am I expecting too much?
Where do I draw the line when people are taking the p1ss?
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I couldn't bleed a radiator if my life depended upon it. No it is your responsibility to take care of these things as landlord.
People often talk about the disadvantages of renting, not having to attend to DIY matter is one of the advantages. If my heating was not working, I will ring the management agent and I would expect it to be fixed. (And I do the same for my UK tenant).
People often talk about the disadvantages of renting, not having to attend to DIY matter is one of the advantages. If my heating was not working, I will ring the management agent and I would expect it to be fixed. (And I do the same for my UK tenant).
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I couldn't bleed a radiator if my life depended upon it. No it is your responsibility to take care of these things as landlord.
People often talk about the disadvantages of renting, not having to attend to DIY matter is one of the advantages. If my heating was not working, I will ring the management agent and I would expect it to be fixed. (And I do the same for my UK tenant).
People often talk about the disadvantages of renting, not having to attend to DIY matter is one of the advantages. If my heating was not working, I will ring the management agent and I would expect it to be fixed. (And I do the same for my UK tenant).
I've rented a lot of places in my time and when I first move into a place there's always a few bits and pieces that need a bit of attention. After all you are trying to turn what either the owners or previous tenants home was into yours.
That's not a bad thing for a landlord because if you have happy tenants then they will stay on for longer and treat the property with respect.
After the initial requests of getting this done and that done, it usually settles down as the new tenants settle into their home.
I think its a small upfront price for a landlord to pay for piece of mind
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[QUOTE=Bermudashorts;10586093]I couldn't bleed a radiator if my life depended upon it. No it is your responsibility to take care of these things as landlord.
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Totally agree with this
Tenants should not be bleeding radiators FFS.
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Totally agree with this
Tenants should not be bleeding radiators FFS.
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Re: Tenants that are a pain in the @rse
New tenants have moved into our UK property and have complained that the downstairs radiators aren't heating up - Now I know that is because they need bleeding (the house has been empty for a couple of months) and a friend is going round there to bleed them and show the tenants how to do this.....
I'm worried that the new tenants could be a bit hopeless and also about a scurry of stupid requests from the managing agent ('The windows are a bit dirty - could we send round a glazier to fix them... etc)
The managing agent suggested sending a plumber around... But, as a tenant I wouldn't think twice about whipping out a radiator key and bleeding the radiators - am I some kind of DIY superhero, or am I expecting too much?
Where do I draw the line when people are taking the p1ss?
I'm worried that the new tenants could be a bit hopeless and also about a scurry of stupid requests from the managing agent ('The windows are a bit dirty - could we send round a glazier to fix them... etc)
The managing agent suggested sending a plumber around... But, as a tenant I wouldn't think twice about whipping out a radiator key and bleeding the radiators - am I some kind of DIY superhero, or am I expecting too much?
Where do I draw the line when people are taking the p1ss?
My hubbie would be the first to whip out the radiator key and drain it, however he is a DIY superhero and knows what he is doing. In our rental before we bought the owners installed a gate over the drive to stop the random dogs we seemed to have running into our garden ( lived by a popular dog park ).
The guy installing the gate who was being paid by the owners was useless, hubbie ended up showing the guy what to do.
Having said that as a landlord it is your responsibilty and you cannot underestimate how somebody who doesn't have a clue about plumbing etc could stuff it up!
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I haven't seen hydronic heating since I was at school. Would I/Could I bleed is probably yes.... Then I read Dreamy's post and didn't realise all the issues. So probably not. I think the Scalding hot water is the main possible issue.... not that yours is probably set that high.
Having said that, seems strange that they would paint tiles, but not bleed a radiator. I reckon I'd much rather give the radiators a go than paint.
Having said that, seems strange that they would paint tiles, but not bleed a radiator. I reckon I'd much rather give the radiators a go than paint.