Mr_Magoo Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Thanks DA i'll get onto them tomorrow ???? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFTD Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Need a bit of advice, ive had little or no hot water in my flat for the past 2 months and the letting agent has sent two plumbers out to look at the boiler (without telling us so its lucky we were in). First guy cleaned a valve and said it was fixed, second guy ordered a part after speaking to the manufacturer and said he'd be back to fit it when it came. Not heard anything since then (about a month ago) and the letting agency just fob us off saying theyre looking into it when we contact them. Anyone got anything to suggest next? Should we withhold rent until its fixed, or is there someone to report them to to get it fixed. Having to rely on friends/gym for a shower is getting a bit annoying. Cheers Don't withhold rent, whatever you do. You'll turn out to have been in the wrong. Get down to the CAB to get their recommendation; seeing as how hot water is a pretty essential thing, I'd imagine you'll be told to give the letting agent an ultimatum in writing (and keep a record of all interactions with them), and if they don't have it repaired by that date, then get it repaired yourself and bill them, with a court visit if necessary. You might also be able to make a small claim for contested rent during the period you didn't have the full facilities of the property. Don't expect the letting agent to sort anything out without you being in touch with them every day, because they're all c***s who'll do whatever saves them money, even if it's just interest on the repair payment they'd have to make for the month they've been able to keep it in the bank. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Need a bit of advice, ive had little or no hot water in my flat for the past 2 months and the letting agent has sent two plumbers out to look at the boiler (without telling us so its lucky we were in). First guy cleaned a valve and said it was fixed, second guy ordered a part after speaking to the manufacturer and said he'd be back to fit it when it came. Not heard anything since then (about a month ago) and the letting agency just fob us off saying theyre looking into it when we contact them. Anyone got anything to suggest next? Should we withhold rent until its fixed, or is there someone to report them to to get it fixed. Having to rely on friends/gym for a shower is getting a bit annoying. Cheers In the first instance I'd email the letting agent and say you're due a rent reduction for a period (say from when the 2nd guy came to 'do nothing') of, maybe, 20%. I'd also give them, say, 14 days to sort it out or you'll be contacting the landlord/owner. I'd then go to Citizens' Advice as DA suggested. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Don't withhold rent, whatever you do. I agree with that but I'd be looking for a rent reduction for a certain period. It's been 2 months FFS! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 In the first instance I'd email the letting agent and say you're due a rent reduction for a period (say from when the 2nd guy came to 'do nothing') of, maybe, 20%. I'd also give them, say, 14 days to sort it out or you'll be contacting the landlord/owner. I'd then go to Citizens' Advice as DA suggested. This, but in reverse order. A letter/email from CAB will carry more weight. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 This, but in reverse order. A letter/email from CAB will carry more weight. There is, though, a practical problem which is that The CAB are overwhelmed. If he phoned tomorrow he'd not likely get an appointment for a fortnight. Contacting the letting agent is the first thing and suggest a rent reduction. Also give them a deadline to sort it out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFTD Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 There is, though, a practical problem which is that The CAB are overwhelmed. If he phoned tomorrow he'd not likely get an appointment for a fortnight. Depends on where he stays - I've lived in places where you needed to make an appointment two weeks in advance, but you can just rock up to the Alloa branch on the days when they're open and they'll see you, usually after an hour or two's wait. If you arrive half an hour before they start, they'll usually see you straight away. They don't even take appointments any more. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 (edited) There is, though, a practical problem which is that The CAB are overwhelmed. If he phoned tomorrow he'd not likely get an appointment for a fortnight. Contacting the letting agent is the first thing and suggest a rent reduction. Also give them a deadline to sort it out. You're probably right, but maybe a phone call to this lot would help him frame the email in a more authoritative manner. The letting agent deals with this stuff full time, might as well have an edge. http://scotland.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/advice_topics/renting_rights/about_your_tenancy_rights Edited August 12, 2015 by welshbairn 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Skidmarks Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Anyone who knows Bathgate able to recommend a free parking spot in Bathgate town centre? Are you still waiting in your car? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Anyone who knows Bathgate able to recommend a free parking spot in Bathgate town centre?Park at the wee retail park near Argos / B&M. It's got a two-hour limit but it's unenforceable, if you get any letters out just bin them. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland B Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Need a bit of advice, ive had little or no hot water in my flat for the past 2 months and the letting agent has sent two plumbers out to look at the boiler (without telling us so its lucky we were in). First guy cleaned a valve and said it was fixed, second guy ordered a part after speaking to the manufacturer and said he'd be back to fit it when it came. Not heard anything since then (about a month ago) and the letting agency just fob us off saying theyre looking into it when we contact them. Anyone got anything to suggest next? Should we withhold rent until its fixed, or is there someone to report them to to get it fixed. Having to rely on friends/gym for a shower is getting a bit annoying. Cheers PM the pony-tailed guy from Stirling? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Eoin Is that pronounced as Ian or Owen or is it just whatever the person decides? Ian Jess Owen Doyle 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweeperDee Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 I always thought it was pronounced Euan. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Sanchez Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 I've always pronounced it Owen. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgecutter Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 (edited) I always thought it was pronounced Euan. I've always pronounced it Owen. Eoin being Owen, Eoghain being Euan. Quite often a Scots v Irish Gaelic thing, to the best of my knowledge. Always wondered if Eoin Jess (think everyone said Ee-on) was actually just an Owen. Where Iain comes into it is a pain, although that's defo a Scots Gaelic name. Should technically sound more like 'ee-eye-n', but nobody's going to say that this side of the Minch. On a side note, I always like when English interviewers say 'Hay-ah' when referring to De Gea, only for van Gaal to reply using the hardcore Dutch pronounciation. Pretty sure he purposely does it out of principle. Soft English accents are useless at most pronounciations of course. Can't even pronounce R's FFS. Edited August 14, 2015 by Hedgecutter 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Need a bit of advice, ive had little or no hot water in my flat for the past 2 months and the letting agent has sent two plumbers out to look at the boiler (without telling us so its lucky we were in). First guy cleaned a valve and said it was fixed, second guy ordered a part after speaking to the manufacturer and said he'd be back to fit it when it came. Not heard anything since then (about a month ago) and the letting agency just fob us off saying theyre looking into it when we contact them. Anyone got anything to suggest next? Should we withhold rent until its fixed, or is there someone to report them to to get it fixed. Having to rely on friends/gym for a shower is getting a bit annoying. Cheers PRHP are like the letting equivalent of the Spanish Inquisition and it's a free service: http://www.prhpscotland.gov.uk/prhp/1.html 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeboy Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Indian or Chinese? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev23 Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Indian or Chinese?Indian by a country mile. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DA Baracus Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Indian or Chinese? Chinese by a country mile. Indian is the most overrated food ever. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Indian or Chinese?Are you asking them to store gas or dangerous chemicals? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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