u/Fletchforce

I'll try and keep this short. We've just had the landlord around to look at the property before we hand him the keys back next week (for deposit purposes). He's selling the house after we're out.

We've lived here 14.75 years and have always paid on time. However the house is now over 20 years old and he's not completed any repairs during our tenancy.

He's come around today and is annoyed that he's going to have to put money into the property to sell it... His actual words, "well I can't just throw a hundred quid at it and have it sorted!".

I don't know what he was expecting? All the units, carpets etc are all original so are now 20/21 years old. We've notified him of repairs needed but they never got done.

I'm guessing he's going to try and keep most of the deposit... But sure for fair wear and tear he shouldn't be able to? Has anyone else had this sort of issue? Did you manage to use the DPS to get most of the deposit back?

Fair snagging list? Private tenant in England

So after nearly 15 years in our private rental property the landlord is selling up. We've practically moved everything out now and are having a catch up with the landlord at some point within the next two weeks to discuss deposit retrieval. Does the following snagging list seem fair?

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1. General Condition

\- Light bulbs not working – normal consumable burnout.

\- Minor wall scuffs consistent with long‑term occupancy.

\- Small plaster cracks due to settlement.

\- Loose handles and hinges from age‑related wear.

\- White gloss surfaces (skirting boards, door frames, banister) worn and require re‑glossing.

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2. Flooring

2.1 Downstairs Laminate (Installed by Tenant at Own Expense – 2015)

\- Laminate flooring was supplied and installed by the tenant at personal cost.

\- Surface texture worn; laminate at end of lifespan.

\- Minor corner warping from moisture exposure.

\- General dullness and ageing.

\- Small chips consistent with long‑term use.

2.2 Downstairs Lino (Kitchen, Hallway, Downstairs Toilet – Original Flooring)

\- Original lino still in place from before the start of the tenancy.

\- Lino flooring is end‑of‑life with tears, chips, and mould underneath.

\- Lino lifting at edges due to adhesive failure over time.

\- Subfloor shows signs of damp; age‑related deterioration.

2.3 Carpets (Stairs & Upstairs – Original, pre‑2011)

\- Threadbare landing carpet (15–20+ years old).

\- Master bedroom carpet worn and end‑of‑life.

\- Bathroom carpet deteriorated; unsuitable material for wet areas.

\- Original carpets not replaced since move‑in.

2.4 Lino (Small Bedrooms – Tenant Installed)

\- Tenant‑installed lino replacing dead carpets; clean and functional.

\- Lino edges will likely require new Scotia trim or rubber sealant strips to finish and secure the perimeter.

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3. Stairs

\- Carpet on stairs was beyond repair and was removed by the tenant in 2021.

\- Stairs painted as a cosmetic improvement.

\- Carpet strips installed for safety and function.

\- Decorative vinyl tiles applied to risers; cosmetic enhancement.

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4. Kitchen (Approx. 20 Years Old)

\- Cupboard doors detached due to hinge fatigue.

\- One cupboard door missing entirely.

\- Several cupboard hinges constantly coming loose.

\- Drawer front held on with duct tape; structural failure of old unit.

\- Kitchen kickboards end‑of‑life, with edge damage from long‑term wear (warping, swelling, chipped edges).

\- Worktop caving near sink due to long‑term water ingress. The tenant resealed the area with silicone in 2020, but the underlying damage is not repairable given the age of the worktop and extent of water exposure.

\- Peeling laminate edging due to age.

\- Oven fully functional but requires a new temperature knob.

\- Worn sealant around worktops and sink.

\- Cupboard interiors worn from long‑term use.

\- Left socket near cooker not working; electrical fault requiring repair.

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5. Bathroom (Approx. 20 Years Old)

\- Discoloured grout due to age.

\- Cracked grout lines from settlement.

\- Worn sealant around bath/shower.

\- Bathroom carpet deteriorated; end‑of‑life.

\- Cracked tiles from tile fatigue and subfloor movement.

\- Bathroom blind end‑of‑life (worn, discoloured, no longer functioning properly).

\---

6. Doors & Woodwork

\- Internal doors separating/delaminating due to age.

\- Cat flap installed in internal kitchen door; minor adaptation appropriate for long tenancy.

\- Minor dents and scuffs consistent with long‑term use.

\- Worn varnish/paint on woodwork.

\- White gloss surfaces worn and require re‑glossing.

\---

7. Windows & Patio Doors

\- Blown double glazing in patio door; failed seal.

\- Drafts from older window frames.

\- Window seals failing; perished and causing drafts/condensation.

\- Front bedroom window frame rocking in situ due to degraded fixings/packers.

\- Faint pet scratches on PVC; cosmetic only.

\---

8. Heating & Boiler

\- Boiler activates heating independently; likely thermostat/valve/PCB fault.

\- Boiler issues previously reported but unresolved.

\- Radiator rust consistent with age.

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9. Electrical

\- Light bulbs not working; normal consumable wear.

\- Loose sockets due to age.

\- Left socket near cooker not working; safety‑critical electrical fault.

\---

10. Garden & Exterior

\- Grass has largely perished due to the extreme heatwave this year; widespread scorch and die‑off.

\- Block work / patio paving requires new grouting and likely a jet wash to restore condition.

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11. Repair Request History

\- Multiple repairs requested over tenancy but not completed.

\- Kitchen repairs previously reported.

\- Boiler/heating faults previously reported.

\- Carpet replacement requested.

\- Window/glazing issues reported.

Any likely issues I'm.going to face when he comes around? We've barely seen him in the 15 years, so don't really know what he's like truly...I know he's selling up so I'm thinking he'll refurb anyway before selling?

Fair snagging list? Private tenant in England

So after nearly 15 years in our private rental property the landlord is selling up. We've practically moved everything out now and are having a catch up with the landlord at some point within the next two weeks to discuss deposit retrieval. Does the following snagging list seem fair? (I've had Co-pilot accumulate it all together for me, hence the layout)

\---

1. General Condition

\- Light bulbs not working – normal consumable burnout.

\- Minor wall scuffs consistent with long‑term occupancy.

\- Small plaster cracks due to settlement.

\- Loose handles and hinges from age‑related wear.

\- White gloss surfaces (skirting boards, door frames, banister) worn and require re‑glossing.

\---

2. Flooring

2.1 Downstairs Laminate (Installed by Tenant at Own Expense – 2015)

\- Laminate flooring was supplied and installed by the tenant at personal cost.

\- Surface texture worn; laminate at end of lifespan.

\- Minor corner warping from moisture exposure.

\- General dullness and ageing.

\- Small chips consistent with long‑term use.

2.2 Downstairs Lino (Kitchen, Hallway, Downstairs Toilet – Original Flooring)

\- Original lino still in place from before the start of the tenancy.

\- Lino flooring is end‑of‑life with tears, chips, and mould underneath.

\- Lino lifting at edges due to adhesive failure over time.

\- Subfloor shows signs of damp; age‑related deterioration.

2.3 Carpets (Stairs & Upstairs – Original, pre‑2011)

\- Threadbare landing carpet (15–20+ years old).

\- Master bedroom carpet worn and end‑of‑life.

\- Bathroom carpet deteriorated; unsuitable material for wet areas.

\- Original carpets not replaced since move‑in.

2.4 Lino (Small Bedrooms – Tenant Installed)

\- Tenant‑installed lino replacing dead carpets; clean and functional.

\- Lino edges will likely require new Scotia trim or rubber sealant strips to finish and secure the perimeter.

\---

3. Stairs

\- Carpet on stairs was beyond repair and was removed by the tenant in 2021.

\- Stairs painted as a cosmetic improvement.

\- Carpet strips installed for safety and function.

\- Decorative vinyl tiles applied to risers; cosmetic enhancement.

\---

4. Kitchen (Approx. 20 Years Old)

\- Cupboard doors detached due to hinge fatigue.

\- One cupboard door missing entirely.

\- Several cupboard hinges constantly coming loose.

\- Drawer front held on with duct tape; structural failure of old unit.

\- Kitchen kickboards end‑of‑life, with edge damage from long‑term wear (warping, swelling, chipped edges).

\- Worktop caving near sink due to long‑term water ingress. The tenant resealed the area with silicone in 2020, but the underlying damage is not repairable given the age of the worktop and extent of water exposure.

\- Peeling laminate edging due to age.

\- Oven fully functional but requires a new temperature knob.

\- Worn sealant around worktops and sink.

\- Cupboard interiors worn from long‑term use.

\- Left socket near cooker not working; electrical fault requiring repair.

\---

5. Bathroom (Approx. 20 Years Old)

\- Discoloured grout due to age.

\- Cracked grout lines from settlement.

\- Worn sealant around bath/shower.

\- Bathroom carpet deteriorated; end‑of‑life.

\- Cracked tiles from tile fatigue and subfloor movement.

\- Bathroom blind end‑of‑life (worn, discoloured, no longer functioning properly).

\---

6. Doors & Woodwork

\- Internal doors separating/delaminating due to age.

\- Cat flap installed in internal kitchen door; minor adaptation appropriate for long tenancy.

\- Minor dents and scuffs consistent with long‑term use.

\- Worn varnish/paint on woodwork.

\- White gloss surfaces worn and require re‑glossing.

\---

7. Windows & Patio Doors

\- Blown double glazing in patio door; failed seal.

\- Drafts from older window frames.

\- Window seals failing; perished and causing drafts/condensation.

\- Front bedroom window frame rocking in situ due to degraded fixings/packers.

\- Faint pet scratches on PVC; cosmetic only.

\---

8. Heating & Boiler

\- Boiler activates heating independently; likely thermostat/valve/PCB fault.

\- Boiler issues previously reported but unresolved.

\- Radiator rust consistent with age.

\---

9. Electrical

\- Light bulbs not working; normal consumable wear.

\- Loose sockets due to age.

\- Left socket near cooker not working; safety‑critical electrical fault.

\---

10. Garden & Exterior

\- Grass has largely perished due to the extreme heatwave this year; widespread scorch and die‑off.

\- Block work / patio paving requires new grouting and likely a jet wash to restore condition.

\---

11. Repair Request History

\- Multiple repairs requested over tenancy but not completed.

\- Kitchen repairs previously reported.

\- Boiler/heating faults previously reported.

\- Carpet replacement requested.

\- Window/glazing issues reported.

Any likely issues I'm.going to face when he comes around? We've barely seen him in the 15 years, so don't really know what he's like truly...I know he's selling up so I'm thinking he'll refurb anyway before selling?

UK letting

Hi all, looking for advice. Long story short we moved into a property in December 2011. At the time we signed the tenancy agreement with a letting agent but the landlord has managed the property after that. So, long story short: the letting agent, at sign up, told us rent would be payable every 4 weeks - being young we accepted that and paid our landlord the PCM amount (by standing order) between December 2011 and January 2025 every 4 weeks - essentially overpaying by 1 rent payment a year for 12 years.

In January 2025 the rent rose and we got moved to a specific date every month (which is what got us thinking). We looked back on the old tenancy and it does state PCM. Therefore we've made 12 extra payments of rent between the dates above - money we're entitled to get back, surely? It equates to a little under £6,000 if we can claim it all back.

We leave the property this month as the landlord is selling up so feel now is the right time to mention it as he cannot have any comeback on us. He already issued a section 21 in January so as it stands we've nothing to lose.

Has anyone been in a similar position and what did you do? Or any advice anyone can give?

UK letting

Hi all, looking for advice. Long story short we moved into a property in December 2011. At the time we signed the tenancy agreement with a letting agent but the landlord has managed the property after that. So, long story short: the letting agent, at sign up, told us rent would be payable every 4 weeks - being young we accepted that and paid our landlord the PCM amount (by standing order) between December 2011 and January 2025 every 4 weeks - essentially overpaying by 1 rent payment a year for 12 years.

In January 2025 the rent rose and we got moved to a specific date every month (which is what got us thinking). We looked back on the old tenancy and it does state PCM. Therefore we've made 12 extra payments of rent between the dates above - money we're entitled to get back, surely? It equates to a little under £6,000 if we can claim it all back.

We leave the property this month as the landlord is selling up so feel now is the right time to mention it as he cannot have any comeback on us. He already issued a section 21 in January so as it stands we've nothing to lose.

Has anyone been in a similar position and what did you do? Or any advice anyone can give?

UK letting

Hi all, looking for advice. Long story short we moved into a property in December 2011. At the time we signed the tenancy agreement with a letting agent but the landlord has managed the property after that. So, long story short: the letting agent, at sign up, told us rent would be payable every 4 weeks - being young we accepted that and paid our landlord the PCM amount (by standing order) between December 2011 and January 2025 every 4 weeks - essentially overpaying by 1 rent payment a year for 12 years.

In January 2025 the rent rose and we got moved to a specific date every month (which is what got us thinking). We looked back on the old tenancy and it does state PCM. Therefore we've made 12 extra payments of rent between the dates above - money we're entitled to get back, surely? It equates to a little under £6,000 if we can claim it all back.

We leave the property this month as the landlord is selling up so feel now is the right time to mention it as he cannot have any comeback on us. He already issued a section 21 in January so as it stands we've nothing to lose.

Has anyone been in a similar position and what did you do? Or any advice anyone can give?

We're due to move into a new build property in a couple of weeks (if it ever gets signed off). All the flooring is bare concrete/board apart from the "wet rooms". The housing association has stated no laminate for 12 months whilst the house settles. So that was our first choice out of the window.

So, what would be better - LVT click planks or vinyl sheeting? We aren't doing carpets as we have two cats, a dog, and three neurodiverse children - so not a good idea! We're constantly getting mixed messages online which would be better so we can't actually make a decision due to this.

We both like and prefer the LVT click, but will it have issues in a house that is settling? I know we'll need an underlay for the concrete sub floor, but upstairs we should be okay for any that has an already applied underlay.

Any advice you can give would be brill!

Here goes nothing, looking for any help anyone can give...

I upgraded from a RTX 2070 super to a RX 7800 XT in February. Since then I've been noticing all sorts of issues that I never had with my Nvidia Card.

Without FSR on I get ghosting and blurred/pixelated text on screen when turning (moving the mouse of controller joystick). I put FSR on and it makes no difference.

Textures look horrible, pixelated and dull. Even with Adrenalin sharpening on and HDR active they look terrible, especially at a mid-range difference. Dark surfaces also flicker when I move my mouse/joystick in games.

Most recently, I have started to notice stutters in games. Just a fraction of a second, but it's happening every 5-10 seconds. I've been playing Forza and Splinter Cell Blacklist and it happens in both games. in forza they are micro-stutters, in Splinter Cell they lag the game completely.

I've tried all the adrenaline drivers but none are better than the others. I've been using a single stick of DDR4 3000Mhz (32GB) and have recently purchased a set of 4x8GB (3600Mhz) as I'm aware that running single channel can cause issues.

Any other advice from anyone? At this point, I'm close to getting rid of the card and going back to Nvidia (which I really don't want to do).

Setup:
Ryzen 5 5600X
32GB DDR4 3000Mhz
RX 7800 XT
1TB Nvme (gaming drive)
512GB SSD (windows and files)