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Landlord/Tenant dispute
I am renting out my flat, fully furnished. Bought a brand new matress 2 years ago for the tenant moving in. The tenant is now telling me he can feel some of the springs coming through and hurting him and would like a new one.
Who would be responsible to get a replacement? Thinking logically, I would assume he is as he is using it but I'm not sure hence my coming here. The flat is in Scotland.
Any help would be greatly appreciated, cheers.
Who would be responsible to get a replacement? Thinking logically, I would assume he is as he is using it but I'm not sure hence my coming here. The flat is in Scotland.
Any help would be greatly appreciated, cheers.
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Many thanks.
My assumption that he was responsible came from the fact that he could have done something to wreck the mattress intentionally. Also, the mattress cost a lot to begin with and isn't very old, and to have to replace it for a few springs seems excessive.
Alas, if I must do it then I shall. I may ask him to flip the mattress over first to see if he can work with that, ha.
My assumption that he was responsible came from the fact that he could have done something to wreck the mattress intentionally. Also, the mattress cost a lot to begin with and isn't very old, and to have to replace it for a few springs seems excessive.
Alas, if I must do it then I shall. I may ask him to flip the mattress over first to see if he can work with that, ha.
Yes, exactly 'snags', a good mattress should still be fine after 2 years of normal use which makes me think something else has went on.
Anyway, I appreciate everyone's answers and what I will do is ask him to flip the mattress first; if he's done so already and it is still uncomfortable then I'll replace it like the good landlord that I am ;-)
Anyway, I appreciate everyone's answers and what I will do is ask him to flip the mattress first; if he's done so already and it is still uncomfortable then I'll replace it like the good landlord that I am ;-)
Before I spent a hundred or so quid on a decent new mattress I'd probably want to go and inspect the current one to see exactly what is the matter with it. If you don't do that you'll end up buying new stuff every time your tenant asks for it.
If it comes down to fair wear and tear then you should replace it. If it looks like the tenant has damaged it somehow then it would be up to the tenant to replace.
A decent mattress should last more than a couple of years anyway, so I'd definitely go and have a look.
If it comes down to fair wear and tear then you should replace it. If it looks like the tenant has damaged it somehow then it would be up to the tenant to replace.
A decent mattress should last more than a couple of years anyway, so I'd definitely go and have a look.
If it was a desent matress it should last longer than 2 years. Min 5yrs poss 10yrs!!! Is he a big chap?
Find out from the manufactorer how long it should last. Failing that go to a bed store and ask them. If it was a dirt cheep one then you will have to get a new one every couple of years. If it was an expencive one then tell your tenant you will change it only when it is due. IE 5 yrs time.
When his tenancy is up reassess his tenancy agreement and take it out of the equation
Find out from the manufactorer how long it should last. Failing that go to a bed store and ask them. If it was a dirt cheep one then you will have to get a new one every couple of years. If it was an expencive one then tell your tenant you will change it only when it is due. IE 5 yrs time.
When his tenancy is up reassess his tenancy agreement and take it out of the equation