Repairs before starting a tenancy

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  • 07/03/2012 at 11:23 pm #7961 Reply | Quote
    Sardonicus

      Hi,

      I'm just about to move in to a new apartment in 3 days. I've discovered that the property needs some drains unblocked to make it fit to live in and was after some advice.

      Here's the story, after being approved as a tenant I badgered the agent into letting me visit the property to measure up the rooms before signing the lease. I met the agent there and discovered the floor of the internal laundry was covered in raw sewerage. The agent told me that this was caused by a blocked drain backing up and the previous tenants hadn't bothered to clean it up before moving out. He told me that the problem had been fixed, but subsequently contacted me and told me more work was needed. A plumber is looking at it over the next few days.

      So, I'm wondering where I stand here. Obviously the property must be cleaned before I move in, but what rights do I have to expect the problem to be fixed before signing the lease?

      Thanks.

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