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Originally posted by woohoo View PostCan you define a bad smell in a contract? Would it be reasonable for a tenant to argue that curry is a pleasant smell?
You can define non-smoking policy, so why not non-curry policy?Comment
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Originally posted by OwlHoot View PostWhy the hell should a property owner not have the right to choose who they rent to on the basis of race?Comment
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Originally posted by sal View PostDon't see why not, ok maybe not bad smell, but pungent or something of the sorts
You can define non-smoking policy, so why not non-curry policy?
I doubt a court would evict anyone for making a curry, even if you specified in the contract all the foods that could constitute a curry. Microwave etc.Comment
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Originally posted by woohoo View PostCan you in reality enforce a non-smoking policy? I suppose you could have detectors installed.
I doubt a court would evict anyone for making a curry, even if you specified in the contract all the foods that could constitute a curry. Microwave etc.
I also doubt that the court would evict anyone for making curry, to be honest after watching some episodes of Nightmare tenants, Slum landlords I kinda doubt the court can evict anyone for smoking either.
Cigarette smoke and curry smell have a lasting effect and are detectable by the average human, if you (as any sane Landlord must) do regular inspections of the property you will notice it.Comment
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Originally posted by sal View PostNo idea if you can enforce the non-smoking policy, but sure as hell you can refuse prospective tenants that smoke based on it.
I also doubt that the court would evict anyone for making curry, to be honest after watching some episodes of Nightmare tenants, Slum landlords I kinda doubt the court can evict anyone for smoking either.
Cigarette smoke and curry smell have a lasting effect and are detectable by the average human, if you (as any sane Landlord must) do regular inspections of the property you will notice it.Comment
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Originally posted by woohoo View PostCan you in reality enforce a non-smoking policy? I suppose you could have detectors installed.
I doubt a court would evict anyone for making a curry, even if you specified in the contract all the foods that could constitute a curry. Microwave etc.Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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Originally posted by d000hg View PostYou surely can use the fact of smoke smells to withhold the deposit for cleaning. Proving tenants were smoking in order to kick them out, if they absolutely refused to admit it... dunno.
If the place smells strongly of any particular food then then the cooker, splashbacks, floor, etc likely haven't been cleaned properly and you can use the same criteria."You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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Originally posted by SueEllen View PostTobacco smoke stains walls, ceilings, curtains, windows, etc if the people doing it have poor hygiene standards so you wouldn't need to use the smell but can use the staining of the interior decoration to withhold the deposit.
If the place smells strongly of any particular food then then the cooker, splashbacks, floor, etc likely haven't been cleaned properly and you can use the same criteria.
Some range of tenants use the deposit in lieu of last rent as well which is highly frustrating so can't always guarantee you'll get it all to spend and getting it back from the independent people that hold it in the event of a dispute is also stacked against the landlord.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by sal View PostDon't see why not, ok maybe not bad smell, but pungent or something of the sorts
You can define non-smoking policy, so why not non-curry policy?'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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