the lightbulbs in question are in a stairway in a massive old house thats been converted into student flats, one of my boys girlfriends lives there and the bulbs have been blown from before they moved in, its not just put a chair on the coffee table and bung them in its a large extension ladder job and not a job a group of female students would be or should be doing, the LL hasnt bothered doing anything about it
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There's a bit about light bulbs here.
Sounds like landlord responsibility (special treatment to fit), though it is a bit vague, especially as they were not working at the start of the tenancy. Is that noted on the initial inspection report? If not they should document the situation back to the LL or they might get pinged at the end. Same with any other maintenance issues.
Do the tenants actually need the lights? If it's a safety issue could they get a couple of those plug in night lights and take them when they leave.
PS Do they know to leave the place 'reasonably clean and tidy, and take lots of dated pics to prove it? Just in case.
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Originally posted by artemis View PostThere's a bit about light bulbs here.
Is that noted on the initial inspection report? If not they should document the situation back to the LL or they might get pinged at the end. Same with any other maintenance issues.
Do the tenants actually need the lights? If it's a safety issue could they get a couple of those plug in night lights and take them when they leave.
PS Do they know to leave the place 'reasonably clean and tidy, and take lots of dated pics to prove it? Just in case.Last edited by jimO; 24-08-2014, 08:00 PM.
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I would expect light bulbs to be in working condition prior to tenancy. However, if they are blown out and need replacing during tenancy then it is the tenants responsibility.www.PropertyMinder.co.nz
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Originally posted by flyernzl View PostI employ a very good handywoman to carry out maintenance work on my rentals.
They shouldn't have to hire a ladder to change a light bulb - LL responsibility!
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