Renting a property

b.e.s.s.

Hi all,

First off, apologies to the admin if my question has been posted in the wrong category. Please feel free to move it to the correct one.

My daughter and her partner are moving from their one-bedroom apartment into a bigger place due to an increase in their family. I won’t go into detail about how difficult it has been to find an available house, let alone one that’s reasonably priced. Suffice it to say, the price and availability were the only reasons they signed the lease.

Unfortunately, while preparing the house, we’ve encountered several issues, including dirt and needed repairs. Some of these require immediate attention, such as a leak that should have been fixed before letting the property to new tenants. As a father, I’m concerned that the landlord hasn’t addressed this issue. When we spoke to the agent, they simply said the property is rented "as is" and that it’s a take-it-or-leave-it situation.

I understand minor things like dirty walls leak stains a broken toilet seat etc, but a leak in the kitchen caused by water from the bathroom upstairs feels unacceptable. My daughter is determined that everything will be fine, and I don’t want to worry her, especially as she is expecting a baby. However, I feel the need to act, though I’m unsure how to proceed without creating a situation where they could be asked to leave.

Can anyone with experience or knowledge in this area provide advice?

Thank you in advance

Mrs OBumble

What do you want to achieve? Is there any reason why you daughter would not be able to advocate for herself?

herbalplants

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058388924/renting-a-property

In my opinion, it sounds bad and she shouldn't rent this house especially when she is expecting a baby. Who knows what is lurking behind that leak.

Gumbo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123065198#Comment_123065198

Options include moving out and starting the whole

Process again. Does she want that?

Idyllic

I would expect that even with the 'take it or leave it' stance, the landlord would have to reach minimum standards before letting a space. A leak would need to be fixed. Surely the LL would want it fixed too as the property could become more damaged. You could check LL obligations from a legal standpoint. It's not unreasonable to expect a leak to be fixed.

somenergy

Let me guess this is a rent capped dwelling probably went through the 2 year rent freeze.

LL should leave it empty to do it up proper get tax relief on capital exp and let at market rent after the 2 year hiatus like most big LLs do