They are currently paying approx 20% below market rent and although they were previously able to afford the rent, they have now persuaded the HAP to pay almost all of their rent. Their job and job title hasn’t changed during this time. So I would assume they now have more disposable income.
Is it reasonable to ask for a small contribution for a 4 grand kitchen? Considering they want to stay long term at below market rent?
of course I would pay instead to just fix up the laminate.
Those guidelines are out of date.No expert on this, but you may be able to use the kitchen refurb to get an exemption to the RPZ rent increase limit of 4% and bring the rent up to market rates. Having a quick look through guidelines though I doubt that the small kitchen replacement you describe would be enough of a substantial change/refurb to qualify, a bigger refurb/change may be needed to meet the criteria. See the guide here.
The poor taxpayer god love them ,what has HAP got to do with paying for a kitchen,Kitchen is in reasonable condition, with some laminate coming away from the doors and frames.
the tenant has told me that they want to stay long term. They are currently paying approx 20% below market rent and although they were previously able to afford the rent, they have now persuaded the HAP to pay almost all of their rent. Their job and job title hasn’t changed during this time. So I would assume they now have more disposable income.
Is it reasonable to ask for a small contribution for a 4 grand kitchen? Considering they want to stay long term at below market rent?
of course I would pay instead to just fix up the laminate.
I'd disagree here, tenants improvements is a known concept.The suggestion is entirely inappropriate
I'd disagree here, tenants improvements is a known concept.
If the tenant and landlord are willing to agree on the work and the cost, tenants can indeed make improvements to the property and set the cost off against future rent due.
I've done it myself in the past and allowed a tenant two weeks rent in return for a deep clean of the entire property.
However doing this in a HAP situation could be tricky; adjustment of rent for a period of time might not be possible.
How is that equal to paying towards a kitchen. There you were paying the tenant for the job of cleaning up.I'd disagree here, tenants improvements is a known concept.
If the tenant and landlord are willing to agree on the work and the cost, tenants can indeed make improvements to the property and set the cost off against future rent due.
I've done it myself in the past and allowed a tenant two weeks rent in return for a deep clean of the entire property.
However doing this in a HAP situation could be tricky; adjustment of rent for a period of time might not be possible.
I would suggest that 15 to 20 years is normal. I replaced one recently after 25 years, new one came from B&Q. There’s lots of new products nowadays, might last better.After considering all the feedback here, I think I will just bite the bullet and invest in a new kitchen without asking for any contribution. They are great tenants and deserve it. I will find the money from somewhere.
(separately I am finding the laminate on kitchen doors and trim is peeling off in a few of my rentals. The kitchens are 15-20 years old and from the same supplier......Nolan’s kitchens. Is this normal? Is it worth upgrading to solid doors?)
I have considered replacing the kitchen in the past, but from experience I have always been reluctant to spend money on an upgrades such as this with very young children in the house. However the kids have grown up at this stage.
Thanks for all the feedback.
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