andy374 Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Hi My partner and her sister rent out their father's house. It has come to their attention (from a neighbour ) that the garden has become some-what overgrow. I hope this is a simple question. Basically who is normally responsible for the garden up-keep. I suspect that it is the tenant's responsibility. Can you help? Cheers Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPEL Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Typically the tenant is responsible for keeping it tidy and weeded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 It may depend whether and/or how the garden is covered by the contract. A typical contract like mine includes a clause that the tenant should keep the garden tidy but not make any alterations without the landlord's approval. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Dewsberry Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 or even state "the lawn must be cut at least every 10 days in any growing season" and "the flower beds to be kept free of weeds at all times" as my ast states!!! The Rodent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTWIN Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 If the inventory stated the garden was weeded, lawn cut etc etc etc. The L/L would have a good arguement to deduct money from deposit at end of tenancy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugsy Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 If the inventory stated the garden was weeded, lawn cut etc etc etc. The L/L would have a good arguement to deduct money from deposit at end of tenancy. Like the guys say, usually in an AST it's covered and the expectation is that the T does. I think the LL has to provide the tools, don't they? However, having once been a tenant (those were the days!) and neglected the odd garden here and there, I always let my lawned properties, with twice a month gardener included! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTWIN Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 I think the LL has to provide the tools, don't they? Well i dont think they have to but normally some tools are left. But if a landlord didnt leave a hoover does that mean they dont have to hoover the carpet when they leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Dewsberry Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 In my experience that is exactly what they say ! How can i hoover if you dont provide one ? No problem ...come and borrow mine ...or get a bill .... The Rodent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugsy Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Well i dont think they have to but normally some tools are left. But if a landlord didnt leave a hoover does that mean they dont have to hoover the carpet when they leave. Any excuse, hey. For this very reason I leave bucket, mop, broom, hoover. They don't have to use them, but come checkout, they've got one less excuse to use! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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