Unfinished bathroom wall painting by landlord?

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My landlord changed a toilet unit and had to repair a part of bathroom wall due to the job back in February 2009. The landlord who is a self-employed interior decorator, fixed and put plasters on the wall himself and told me he would come back to paint the wall when the plasters got dried (dried a week later). In April he emailed me saying his self-employed job was very busy but would come to paint the wall when his job hit a slack period. I thought he could arrange another decorator to paint the wall if he could not do himself. He has had his over 2 weeks holiday in June. I have been paying full rent with the unfinished bathroom wall for 5 months. Would it be possible to claim rent reduction for these months? If so how much I should claim from £420 monthly rent? Could you please give me your advice. Thank you.

not in my yard · Accepted Answer

Yes, if you want to claim a rent reduction send him a recorded delivery letter, keep a copy, stating that you want a reduction and why you want a reduction.

If he does not agree you could go through the small claims court. Ask for £15 a month reduction. You might not get the money but he will soon shift his **** and complete the job!

acermill · Answer

You've GOT to be kidding.  You think you can claim a rent reduction because a part of your bathroom wall is not painted ???  If having that wall painted is THAT important to you, ask the landlord for the paint and do the job yourself. 

NO, you cannot deduct rent over this situation.

ldyblucpl · Answer

While it is his responsibility to take care of it, can't you just paint the wall yourself? I seriously doubt you can get rent reduction, but I am in the US, don't know how things are run where you are.

Margaret S · Answer

I agree with the others. If it is that annoying why not just paint it over yourself?

Anonymous · Answer

You can ask but you won't receive.

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