rented property cooker

[ethanryan]

hi i live in a private rented house. over a week ago the cooker went- it is a built in one. i informed the letting agency who said they will tel the landlord. it has been over a wek now and still nothing has ben done. i have two toddlers to feed and just wondered where i stand. i have made several calls and e mails to the agency who never get back to me or give me any answers. does anyone know where i stand as a tenant.

[Twenty20]

So long as you didn't damage it yourself, then it's fair to give the agent an ultimatum. Tell them you must have the cooker fixed within the next 7 days (for instance) or you will get three quotes to fix/replace the cooker and use the most reasonable and then deduct the cost from the next month's rent.

This should either spur them into action or get your cooker fixed.

[ethanryan]

thanks i have told them i will take it out the rent and they said i can but to expect my notice in the post

[meglet]

Something similar was posted on here the other day. See here...

http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Law/Question506 699.html

[tboo]

Hi Ethanryan
Have a look at your tenancy agreement and see if it states the L/L is liable for any repairs
http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/family_par ent/housing/tenancy_agreements.htm

see link for more advice and if not helpful see your local CAB

[Twenty20]

They can issue an s21 notice (notice to quit), yes, if you deduct from the rent for the repair/replacement, but do you want to rent from a LL who treats you like that?