Posted by
katjamp
16 yrs ago
Does anyone know anything about washing machines? We have a model by White Westinghouse LG08D5 (around 4-5 years old) which has been trouble from the start of our tenancy.
Landlord now reckons we have broken the machine and wants to get us to pay for the repairs. We are adament that the machine was due to break in any event and that we should not be held to randsome by this guy.
What I need now is someone to look at the machine and give me an honest opinion on what is wrong and why it is so.
Happy to pay the going rate!
Send me a message!
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Suggest you have a look at your rental agreement as it should clearly state who is responsible for the maintaince costs.
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why do you need to prove anything?
it's the landlord's duty to prove, so he should have someone come or else get a new one. 5(-8) years is pretty average lifespan for washing machines in hk
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Well, the problem we have is that the drum has dropped in the washing machine, amongst other problems, and the technicians' diagnosis is that " heavy loading and clothes unevenly loaded may be the possible cause on defection”.
The washing machine is supposed to be able to take 5 kgs weight, we never are even near that.
The landlord maintains that '[...] other than the cause as stated by [the technician] , I really cannot think of another cause of the defect. The fact that the machine was at least in working condition when you moved in last June was another proof that the defect is caused by you.'
We have been battling with him backwards and forwards regarding this washing machine, it has been breaking down on a regular basis.
He now wants me to pay HK$2,000 to repair this heap ofsh*t which I dont want.
Any ideas?
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why not write a letter saying that you will be buying a new machine and deducting it from the next rental?
btw clothing unevenly loaded sounds like bs to me
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Not wise to deduct any amounts from your rental payments as it is normally specified in most leases that you are not allowed to do so. If your lease says the land lord is responsible for it, no argument, he should replace it. If you lease says that you are responsible for all the maintenance of appliances then I guess you have to pay for it.
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