Leaving rented accommodation after 12 years.

Who repaired the burst pipes?

I'm a landlord and would expect the place to require a full redecoration after 12 years, and would generally cheerfully give a full deposit back knowing I'd have to redo everything.

However an un-reported burst pipe? My concern would be who repaired it, is the work certified, is the work safe, etc.

My advice to you is to

1. check your lease to see what you are obliged to maintain. Typically external stuff is the job of the landlord.
2. figure out if the burst pipe is a problem, at least have the name of the person who fixed it, and when.

OP I'm glad you were never renting off me! TBH when I seen you say you cut the grass that was enough. I hope if you rent again you get a landlord as good as you had.

I presume you've seen this:

https://www.rtb.ie/registration-and-compliance/ending-a-tenancy/how-a-tenant-can-end-a-tenancy

RTB says surprisingly little about responsibilities of Tenants on giving notice.

Compared to quite a detailed piece about the responsibilities of Landlords.

Anyway OP, I think you'll be find - most people - tenants and landlords - are fundamentally decent and reasonable; and sounds like both yourself and your landlord are in this category.

Thats how i took it too. Loaded with sarcasm

As a landlord for 13 years, I have one tenant like you, they are no bother, although I still do a 'check' every 6 months. The rent was an issue a few times over the years, but we addressed it. I'd be redecorating the place as well after 12 years, so I wouldn't be too concerned about it.

You did well that you didn't give him a headache like some, and he did well that he didn't increase your rent. I'm sure you have nothing to worry about, fair play to you, best of luck with your move.

Ditto. I now use an agent who does regular inspections, but back in the day I did f-all and hoped for a tenant like OP. I'd make sure and have the same for the person who replaced the cylinder and provide that to landlord (and a receipt, ideally). I've seen landlords complain about residual damage (e.g. "you never cleaned the gutters, so the drain blocked, which caused X damage") but that's what inspections are for… and it's up to the LL to inspect. Good luck.

I too have taken care of my place for 10+ years without contact but I noticed a payment from a standing order bounced last year. After some enquiry I found out my LL had passed away. Roll on 12 months and her estate have decided to re-use the property for family purposes.

How extensive was the water damage. Did you repair the damage to the walls and ceiling?

He replaced a water cylinder himself, and got the boiler serviced every year, power washed the outside of the house, none of which are his responsibility. His landlord hasn't had one minute of trouble from him. He sounds like a model tenant, and the landlord doesn't appear too interested seeing as he has never once inspected the place!