Lewiy
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Light bulbs are not the responsibility of the Landlord in any circumstances, even when you move in (although it would be pretty mean if they weren't there!).
The tenant is responsible for general upkeep of the property during the tenancy. However, the Landlord is responsible for such things as water supply, heating, etc. A full definition of the Landlords responsibilties in terms of maintainance are found under Section 11 of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1987. |
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Cynthia
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The tennant, he is using it. If there were problems with the electricity supply, then the landlord will be in charge |
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Richard W
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If you are in an apartment building, generally the landlord handles the bulbs in public areas.
In your apartment or house, you are responsible for light bulbs. |
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cheyan
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tennant |
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Bluebird
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you'll be wanting toilet paper supplied next! |
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glitter girl
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Our landlords replaced all the bulbs before we moved in but since then it has been down to us. The energy efficient ones last the longest. |
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guehnwyvare_of_atlantica
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Responsibility of the tenant to perform basic up-keep. That's like asking the landlord to provide dish soap for the dishwasher just because it's the landlords property. I'd not renew the lease of such a childish tenant if I were the property manager... |
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Oluwafemi
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It is the responsibility of the tenant to change what ever got spoit in the house of is own,after renting the apartment and u meet everything in order it is ur responsibility to change want ever got spoit. |
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Leo Lion
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Unless written in a contract, the tenant pays.
Bear in mind, the longer you rent, the more you will be inclined to improve your living conditions, and that enhances the value of your landlord's property.
Think buying and owning. |
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Monkey Harris
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Not at all. That is the responsibility of the tenant. |
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sarah_roo03
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the tennant. |
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BoomChikkaBoom
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Usually it is the tenant unless the light fixture is in an unusual location (such as extraordinarily high ceilings) where the landlord sends someone to change them as a courtesy.
If I had a tenant who had a stroke, is pregnant or elderly, I would change their bulbs as a courtesy because I wouldn't want them to fall off a ladder and get hurt.
But if you are young and healthy ... do it yourself! |
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Baby # 1 - April 09
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Ah come on! Next you will want him/her to make your bed and clean the house. |
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Dessy
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The tenant is responsible for the supplying of the light bulbs. |
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churchonthewayseniors
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a good landlord will replace them for a new rental....after that the tenant is responsible for replacing bulbs when needed...... |
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Sidoney
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People shouldn't scoff at this question, as it should seem a no-brainer right? Obviously the tenant should be resposible, you don't want you landlord over everytime you need a light changed. BUT, I have seen recently that more and more landlord/property managers are saying that they want to be repsonsible for it. In every instance the motives have been less than noble. i.e. they want a way to check the condition of your place without asking, they are interested in more than a landlord/tenant relationship... sometimes very unseemly things. As an owner who rents a place out myself, I say the tenant should change the flippin lightbulb, I would kill myself managing down to that level! |
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splandastic
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Depends on your tenancy agreement, but in a 99.99% of cases it is the tennant. |
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peggy*moo
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The tennant, definitely. Asking the Landlord would be a bit like asking him/her to also provide loo roll, bin bags etc etc - daft. |
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Daniel
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It would be the tenant unless, stated otherwise in the tenancy agreement. Light bulbs are seen as consumables in most countries and are therefore the tenant's responsibility. Basically it is the owners obligation to ensure the light- fitting, installation and switch is safe and in a working condition. A light fitting doesn't require a bulb to comply with the above and is therefore the tenant's responsibility. |
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victoria l
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The tennant is responsible as it will be classed as normal wear and tear of the property.
You should see it noted in the terms of your contract. |
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Inky Pinky Ponky
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That is up to the tennant. Obviously when you first move in the bulbs should be working but once you have lived there you need to change the bulbs and pay for them. |
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caroline17nov
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technically i suppose it would be the landlord but its only a lightbulb by the time somone else changes it you will have been in darkness for a week as something like that they could delay, just buy some bulbs cheap from tescos adn pop them in! renting for 6 years, never asked a landlord to change the lightbulbs, althogh have taken some with me when ive moved! |
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Jackie
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The ladlord is responsible for a light bulb that works being in place when you move in. After that, if the tenant uses it, then they must replace it. |
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DirtyPrettyThings
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haha it's a lightbulb....just change it. |
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Dave J
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What a minge bag!!!!!!
Even if it were up to the landlord.... they're only 18p each from Asda.
Get a life! |
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