emhaddad30 Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 Do I have the right to remove something from the property that appears on the inventory? I have been renting a furnished flat to tenants while I was working abroad. I am now home and wish to take my piano from the property. However, the tenant says she plays it "occasionally" and her sister plays it when she visits and they are "quite fond of it" - so she is basically saying she won't let me have it. Do I have a right to take it? Or to give them a certain period of notice and then take it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Dewsberry Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 I'm no expert ..but if it is on the inventory then you will have as much right as removing the cooker and fridge....ie not a lot ..they may have rented the propSpecifically for the piano ...or at least may SAY this ! S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul99 Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 Crikey, that seems rather unreasonable! Is an inventory that binding? Does 'furnished' have an official definition? Wouldn't the piano be seen as a non-essential item in the eyes of the law (if it really came to that), therefore exempt. Seems a bit unfair not having the right to modify the inventory with regards to aesthetics - some old picture, a vase, a lampshade...! Would this tennant really have the gall to 'fight' over an old joanna?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Dewsberry Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 Not really ...inventory is a list of what comes with the house and forms "part" of the agreement ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 I think it is a bit out of order to take the piano out if the tenants still want it. It was there when they viewed, and they moved in based on what was there at the time. For a piano enthusiast, that could have made them choose it over another property. I for one, would not be happy with this if I were the tenant, and would be looking for a rent reduction as compensation, allbeit maybe only 20 quid per month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul99 Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 I do understand the point, and maybe some sort of gesture could be agreed, but it still seems a bit screwy, particularly in this case where the tennant isn't an enthusiast, and is just 'fond', and her sister 'occasionally' likes to play it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Dewsberry Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Offer to create some more space by removing it ......or if you really want it badly issue a S21 ....!!!!!! S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugsy Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Grease their clammy old palms if you really want it back. I personally wouldn't risk a good tenancy over this, but then I can't play for S***! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Dewsberry Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Or wait until end of initial fixed term and issue new ast and new inventory with PIANO NOT on it ....and removed !!! by advance agreement.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul99 Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 Suggest wear and tear requires it to be tuned once a year, which cost will naturally come out of their deposit!!! (bad Paul, bad Paul!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPEL Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 Hospitalize it for woodworm treatment and then forget to return it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul99 Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 hide a recording of spooky piano music on a timer in it and tell them it's haunted... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetwashjimmy Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 hide a recording of spooky piano music on a timer in it and tell them it's haunted... Buy another! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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