joanne-vermeulen
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Good grief some landlords are completely nuts. I had a similar thing happen to me where a landlord wanted me to pay for a blind that the tenants had broken. They had sneakily had propped it in place. I opened it to test and it fell down. I reported it in my check out repor. Landlord wanted to charge me full price for installation etc etc. I refused citing T&C etc not offered £20 compensation. They went away and left me alone! Stick to your guns
hiya
I have this in a couple of properties and I have just noted that the alarms are tested independently by an engineer and not tested by me. Ultimately the landlord is responsible for providing proof and it is his responsibility to ensure they are working. My disclaimer states that whilst I will test the alarms for sound, I in no way guarantee that the alarms work as they should and this would apply to this type of system. We can only record what we have done and it is up to the landlord and agent to provide the proof in this type of instance. If I am given proof, I will record it on my smoke alarm page. Hope that helps
I will buy, unpack and test if asked (don’t wall fit) – usually charge the cost of the alarm plus a tenner
I agree Daniel, time to go. The AIIC at the moment does nothing obvious for the members. The only reason I am still a member is because I like access to the forum where I can come for advice and help – Linked in can do that for me. The AIIC does not seem to have a leading industry position and does not seem awfully well respected – just my opinion of course, but perception is everything.
1 second ditchroberts vote of no confidence
Like Jo said, we are not electricians and can only state with certainty that the bulbs are not working. Do not reference the landlords comments in your report as it would show bias. If you want to be fair/cover yourself, state that if the lights remain non working once bulbs have been changed, an electrician is to be asked to inspect, identify the issue then make good. 9 times out of ten it wont be the switches but the transformer which is definitely as landlord issue
Hi – no I don’t and would not. My agents don’t ask me to as this is/should part of their management of the property for which they are being paid. The most I will do is advise a tenant to run cleaning cycles through washing machines and dishwashers if the property has been empty for awhile. sounds a bit “jobsworthy” I know, but as clerks we do quite enough for the agents we work with.🤣🤣🤣
I am old school- I used a tape based dictating system until 2018. I still use the dictaphone and camera simply cos I prefer it. Gives me flexibility – can’t see me changing.
I send mine to the instructing party but will also send to tenant if agent or landlord does not forward a copy themselves. Don’t send as a matter of course
After 7 years one would expect to have to redecorate so the colour chosen by the tenant, in my opinion, would be a moot point. However, to cover yourself, perhaps suggest a nominal charge towards the cost of redecorating if it takes more than to cover dark grey paint, but it would need to be nominal. The way DPS are awarding nowadays, the landlord would get nothing if the tenant disputed the charge
You might also suggest a 2nd inspection may be required once all belongings have been removed to ensure all damage, clean and unseen wear and tear can be detailed, but not sure how that would work in terms of awarding to landlord from deposit. although, I suspect the tenants wont be getting any of their deposit back in this instance 😂😂