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[Doctor Gollum]

IIRC, Dean and his wife are in a rented property. Maybe the LL is the first port of call. 

In that case, but not always, the LL should fix/replace it....depends on the agreement/contract 

If it's an unfurnished rental then it's likely that the cooker is Moggy's and if he can fix an Omega, I reckon he can fix a cooker! 

Some of you fellas just like spending other people's money, sending him off to Curry's and John Lewis etc!     

Was working to the fact that he wanted it working today, which last time I looked was a Bank Holiday

If he can do without for a couple of months then he can take his time... but if he wants his tea, and wants it today, then his options are limited

Besides, I did say landlord should be first port of call...

[Sir Tigger KC]

Couple of months?     

[Doctor Gollum]

Couple of months?     

Well, you know these landlord types... always off on holiday

[Sir Tigger KC]

Couple of months?     

Well, you know these landlord types... always off on holiday

Money grabbing bastards the lot of them! 

[ronnyd]

Have used E-spares for bits a few times, may take a couple of days to arrive though.

[moggy]

IIRC, Dean and his wife are in a rented property. Maybe the LL is the first port of call. 

Ste,you are correct and i have contacted the letting agency to let them know.But i contacted them on the 8th of September,to do a property inspection.During this i pointed out the back gate is rotten & the kitchen step has worn away,and letting in water.It took them till the 8th of November to send someone to take pictures,of said gate and step.And i have heard nothing since then,i called them today to tell them about the cooker and they said they will get back to me.So i don't hold out much hope of getting these repairs done,maybe the landlord does not want to pay out.I am going to read the tenancy agreement and see where i stand,thank for all the reply's Dean.

[aaronjb]

That kind of experience worries me (as a landlord) .. in November the three month inspection was done by the agents (fully managed) who noted a cracked pane of glass (ok, it's been cracked for years, but..) and that the smoke detector has a hair trigger.  I authorised both to be fixed (at some considerable cost!) through them the same day they gave me the quote .. and I'm not sure they've actually done the repairs yet as I haven't had a bill despite being chased 

I'm sure the tenant will be thinking I'm an evil money grabbing landlord...

[Marks DTM Calib]

If rented, get your landlord out of bed to sort it...

Failing that get down to Currys and get one

A half decent combination microwave would also be a cheap temporary fix... Asda or Tescos for that

Or John Lewis, which are normally the same price and include in a 2yr warranty, extended warranties are cheaper with JL as well. Disposal cost of old unit is cheaper with JL as well 

Takeaways would be probably cheaper for a couple of days.....until delivery of new one....and don't forget to check Argos 

However if the old cooker is a freestanding one, then disconnection of gas/leccy would need an approved electrician/plumber as would the install of new one.....but we don't know that until the OP lets us know 

That's actually not true, if the gas connection is a self sealing bayonet type:

http://www.hse.gov.uk/gas/landlords/1-april-2009-tb-025-contractor-responsibilities-when-disconnecting-and-reconnecting-gas-cooking-appliances.pdf

Similarly, the connection to the cooker for the electrical supply is not considered as anything more than a flying leaded to an appliance and hence is also not deemed as requiring sign off.

[moggy]

Hi all,i should have added in my last post.This is the LL cooker and was installed before we moved in,they said they would call today but so far they have not.Looks like it down to me to fix even through,under clause 3.5 of my tenancy agreement he is responsible.For his gas and electrical appliances.I think i only have two choices to get all the repairs done,send the invoice to the property management company and hope they  reimburse me.Or withhold rent till the repairs are done.Dean.

[STEMO]

Hi all,i should have added in my last post.This is the LL cooker and was installed before we moved in,they said they would call today but so far they have not.Looks like it down to me to fix even through,under clause 3.5 of my tenancy agreement he is responsible.For his gas and electrical appliances.I think i only have two choices to get all the repairs done,send the invoice to the property management company and hope they  reimburse me.Or withhold rent till the repairs are done.Dean.

DO NOT withhold the rent, or you could find yourself with a notice to quit and no legal comeback.

[STEMO]

You can contact the landlord directly, although I'm not sure if that would do any good. The management company are required to give you the landlords contact details, should you ask.

[STEMO]

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[Sir Tigger KC]

As a landlord myself, I'd advise to keep on to the Agents and if you get no joy then complain to the LL directly.  He's probably unaware of how crap his agent is and if he's a decent sort will be pissed off with the agent.  He's paying them good money to look after you and his property!