Topic: Replacing an AC unit

This topic has 3 replies, 4 voices, and was last updated 8 years, 10 months ago by .

Creator

Topic
07/11/2017 at 8:55 pm #11446 Reply | Quote
Kittycat123
Flatchatter
I own a townhouse in Sydney and the tenants have notified the managing agent the AC does not work.

The managing agent sent out a tradie to quote a repair. Tradie says it can’t be fixed and need to replace the whole unit. The AC is probably about 10 years old.

My question is – do I have to replace the AC unit for the tenants?
Creator

Topic

Viewing 3 replies - 1 through 3 (of 3 total)

Author

Replies
07/11/2017 at 9:24 pm #28604 Reply
scotlandx
Flatchatter
Yes. The tenants rented a property with an air conditioning unit, so that is what you have to provide.

Quote
08/11/2017 at 8:28 am #28607 Reply
Cosmo
Flatchatter
either replace or give tenants a reduction in rent for reduced amenities.

Quote
17/11/2017 at 10:04 pm #28693 Reply
TrulEConcerned
Flatchatter
You could also send a tradesman of your choosing to repair it. Don’t tell that tradesman that another tradesman wants to replace it. If AC is on the lease then you have the obligation to see that it works. That means repair or replacement. Or as Cosmo suggests, a rent reduction.

Quote
Author

Replies

Viewing 3 replies - 1 through 3 (of 3 total)

Reply To: Replacing an AC unit

PLEASE ... If your property is not in NSW, mention its location (state). Don't identify companies or individuals by name. Don't mention or promote your company or services. Keep acronyms and initials to a minimum. Please, don’t use “quote” unless there is a specific point to which you wish to refer, then highlight (define) that specific passage before you click on "quote". Otherwise just use reply. THANKS.