our landlord....

I am of the ilk that says why push your luck.. lol. I would be inclined to think that if you pushed further, he may just take the 75 pounds back as well. Especially if he wasn't foeced to give you any set amount off the rent. Sorry you had so many problems.. that sounds like a nightmare !!

I dunno what i would do in your position. I think i would be looking for a new place to live, but if he offered and i was you i dont think that i would push my luck. But i'd ttry to make a deal with him about the neighbours!! lol. Tell him you will except his 75pounds if he deals with the noise of those rude neighbours you have. Wheel and deal! I hope something can be done ;)

Are things taken care of now? If things are still messed up and its an ongoing problem then I would complain. But if things are fixed and ok, I would leave it alone.

I say ask for more. Obviously, they don't care enough about their customers because your place wasn't ready when you've moved in. Therefore, they should pay for it and not you for the months that you were not comfortable in your own home.

I din't know the laws over there, but in the US, landlords are required by law to have major appliances and utilities in working order to rent out a place. Lack of hot water and a working stove would violate those laws, because, after all they are part of the package you are renting and you should pay less if less is being offered than what you signed the contract on. If I had to go without hot water and a stove for a month, I would expect at least 1/2 off the rent for that month. At least, check out the issues with your local housing authority and find out your rights (you probably have more than you realize). If you don't want to pursue it, though, that is your choice. But, do document all these issues in a a file tie a description of each problem, the date you reported it to the landlord and how long it took to get fixed. This info will back you up if you ever have problems with him again. For an even stronger argument, send him a copy of the file with a note saying that you wanted him to have the same information as you "for futre reference" if it is needed. Knowing you are keeping track of these things may encourage him to be more prompt about fixing things. Note the date you sent the file in your copy and get an email or phone confirmation that he recieved it and note that as well. Good Luck

Have a look at this link regarding repair of your heating: www.letlink.co.uk/articles/disrepair/ Also have a look at this, paying particular attention to section 11 of the Landlord And Tenant Act 1985: www.letlink.co.uk/letting-statutes/statutes/landlord-and-tenant-act-1985.html

well thats decent of them to reduce the rent as all the problems you had with the house. i would just leave it as that Joey as reduced by £75 is not too bad. hope you have everything sorted now and in working order.

Well, he did what he should have done. With all those problems he should have come up with that idea faster. But all is well know and although I'm not sure how fair 75 pounds are because I'm not exactly sure of the rates in there, it does sound nice. Plus, you guys have your own place now - even with the noisy neighbors :) - and I know you're enjoying it:)

You know Joey. You keep putting me to shame. You already have your mini family and a house at "your age". I just need to climb back to my hole and hide.

After the visit made and the contract signed, it's almost impossible to get a discount. If something has deteriorated it should be repaired, it was a reimbursement was decided. Sometimes is better to have a house of its own than bother about details. Noise is a problem that landlords cannot solve, it's definitively out of their reach. Best of luck.