Renting a property with cooking facilities

[Tigris]

Hi guys,

is it law to provide a cooker when letting out a property?

My estate agent says it isn't a requirement to provide a cooker. Someone who came round to do some work said they used to let a property out and they seemed to think it was law you had to.

Just had a quick google search and one website says you do, the other you don't? The cooker has been removed from the property due to it making strange noises (Didn't want to risk leaving it in). The tennant will be gifted a sofa and a good washing machine as well. (No use for them myself so they may as well remain in the property).

 

[IanSuth]

i rented a place that just had a microwave with integral grill when i was a student - the only washing up facility was a bowl you had to fill up in bathroom.

That was a"Uni approved" let so assume legal (although that was back in the dark ages)

 

[Mark T Jones]

It isn't law to provide cooker or white goods.

It will make the property far less desirable though

It could also cause ambiguity with gas/electric certs

 

[Tigris]

It isn't law to provide cooker or white goods.

It will make the property far less desirable though

It could also cause ambiguity with gas/electric certs

Already got the electric cert which has the socket positioned ready to wire a cooker in. Only gas in the property is the boiler (not had the gas check done yet as it only lasts for 1 year).

 

[fisicx]

Which means the sparky needs to come back to wire in the cooker (which you have to pay for). Why not just buy a cheap upcycled cooker. The increase in rent will easily cover the cost.

 

[Tigris]

Which means the sparky needs to come back to wire in the cooker (which you have to pay for). Why not just buy a cheap upcycled cooker. The increase in rent will easily cover the cost.

What we decided with the estate agent is they will show some potential tennants around and get a feel for things. There is also some furniture etc which will be gifted. If we see a pattern with the tennants not wanting or wanting certain things I will act on that

 

[pentel]

Please make sure that any furniture gifted complies with fire regulations. Also beware of creating a responsibility for the ongoing working of the washing machine. Perhaps sell it for £1 to the incoming tenant?

 

[Mark T Jones]

What we decided with the estate agent is they will show some potential tennants around and get a feel for things. There is also some furniture etc which will be gifted. If we see a pattern with the tennants not wanting or wanting certain things I will act on that

Unless you've found an exceptional agent, you are creating problems for yourself.

Don't expect the agent to be any good at conceptual selling - about 3% are.

Don't expect prospective tenants to have any greater vision to what might be.

Part furnished creates a new set of problems - if they have their own furniture, or yours doesn't suit their tastes it will actively put them off.

As will the idea of being responsible for installing a cooker.

 

[Tigris]

Unless you've found an exceptional agent, you are creating problems for yourself.

Don't expect the agent to be any good at conceptual selling - about 3% are.

Don't expect prospective tenants to have any greater vision to what might be.

Part furnished creates a new set of problems - if they have their own furniture, or yours doesn't suit their tastes it will actively put them off.

As will the idea of being responsible for installing a cooker.

There are quite a few carers and NHS staff joining from abroad apparently who would be greatful for the furniture. I know in the tenancy agreement it will be added that I am not responsible for the up keep on them however. If we get a few viewings and they are put off by the furniture I will have to smash it up and take it to the tip. Seems a shame but ones a triple wardrobe which can't be removed without breaking it up (mexican pine style). The sofa is also in great condition. I would put it online for sale but people won't spend more than £10 or make you a silly low offer.