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Asking landlord for improvements, is it done?

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  • 27-03-2012 3:10pm
    #1
    mikemac1
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    In all my years renting I've never done it

    Me and the housemate are renting this apartment about three years now.
    And for the future, definitly see ourselves here this time next year

    But the apartment is not in the best state of repair

    It badly needs to be painted, the walls were shabby when we moved in and I'd say it's over five years since it was last painted. A nice paint job would brighten it up

    And the couch is the cheapest of the cheap, it's hard plastic which is very uncomfortable and after years of wear and tear, the plastic is now cracking away. Maybe I weigh too much :pac:
    Not sure if plastic is the correct term, it's a damn cheap couch anyway, the worst I've ever seen

    Rent is paid on time, the landlord is fairly good with the repairs.
    Only talk to him every six months or so, when the washing machine broke he got us a second hand replacement.
    Ok he was fast about it but would it have killed him to get us a new machine :confused:

    Anyway, am I cheeky to ask for the flat to be painted and get us a half decent couch?

    I know you'll say move on elsewhere but inertia is a very strong thing

    Has anyone ever done this?
    If you don't ask you don't get I suppose but just looking does this ever work with landlords?


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    3DataModem
    Registered Users Posts: 3,997 ✭✭✭3DataModem


    My tenant asked me for a new sofa and a new bed last month.

    My response? "Sure; pic one you like, email me link for approval, order it, deduct cost from rent, email me receipt and photo after delivery. Your budget is €x.xx."

    Simples.


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    edellc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,787 ✭✭✭edellc


    3DataModem wrote: »
    My tenant asked me for a new sofa and a new bed last month.

    My response? "Sure; pic one you like, email me link for approval, order it, deduct cost from rent, email me receipt and photo after delivery. Your budget is €x.xx."

    Simples.

    will you be my landlord please you sound wonderful no really you do


    OP why not say to your LL that you want freshen up the place with a fresh coat of paint most LL's let you buy the stuff and paint the place just deduct paint from rent, with regards to sofa well thats tricky some like above will do it most will not but chance your arm and ask all you can get is a no so whats the harm if all else fails have a look on adverts.ie you can get free sofas in good nick you just need transport and a trip to the skip with your crappy one


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    djimi
    Registered Users Posts: 13,237 ✭✭✭✭djimi


    Of course its acceptable! Its up to the landlord to ensure that the place is livable to a decent standard, and its not unreasonable to expect things like broken furniture to be replaced and a cosmetic touch up every few years. If you moved out the place would need to be painted for the new tenants anyway.

    So long as you are not being ridiculous in your requests then its fair game to ask away.


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