replacing a shower in rented housing

Question

When it comes to renting, if I as a tenant would like to make some non-essential changes to my apartment (e.g. replace the shower), is it up to me to pay for the cost entirely? If a landlord approves of a shower upgrade, is he/she liable to help out with the payment to any extent or is it entirely up to me to cover the cost?

Michael · Answer

Generally, if there is no fault with the shower and is purely down to cosmetics, then the cost would be down to you as the tenant. 
However, if you have a good relationship with your landlord, they may contribute to the costs. 
If the shower is faulty, then the responsibility lies with the landlord. 
If you do change the shower, due to cosmetics, I would get your landlords permission before hand. 
Hope that helps..

Paul · Answer

Permission by the landlord is required before you decide on fitting a shower etc as this can affect your tenancy agreement.

If you have a shower already fitted and it’s not working it’s upto the landlord to replace it, 

If your granted by the landlord to have a shower fitted on your own back then you will be held responsible for the cost unless the landlord comes to an agreement with you. 

If it’s off your own back and the landlord doesn’t help with cost then make sure to have it removed before giving up your tenancy and any holes filled in etc as this could affect any down payment you have made.

Christopher · Answer

More often than not some landlords will pay something towards the cost of upgrades to the house / flat.  At the end of the day , if you don’t ask , you don’t get ...

There are landlords though, who are basically not interested, and will tell you straight away, if it’s not broken they won’t fix it. 

I hope this helps

Jason · Answer

It should be up to the landlord to sort if it is a rented property not yourself.

Lee · Answer

If the said shower is in working SAFE condition then the landlord has no obligation to replace the  unit, so any costs incurred would fall at your feet.

That being said if the shower has been condemned by a qualified electrician/plumber with certificate provided then the landlord is required BY LAW to replace the defective appliance entirely at his/her cost.

Regards,
Lee.

Maintenance Man NE

Rokib · Answer

landlord will Pay if the shower is damaged. If you need change for design than you need to ask landlord for permission n you have to pay full cost

Patrick · Answer

It will be in your tenancy agreement. But if you get on with the people you rent from then I'm sure you can come to an agreement about splitting costs 

If they do not want to pay towards it but give you permission to install a new shower. I would recommend keeping the old unit so you can have that re installed if you ever decide to move as it might be a breach of tenancy and you could lose your deposit or worse

Albie · Answer

If the upgrade is non essential then the upgrade cost is up to you unless you tell your landlord that it will make his property more attractive to rent. 
Ask him to share costs 50/50 and fingers crossed

Carl · Answer

The upgrade of a shower the cost is on the tenant, some landlords may pay towards a new shower

Justin · Answer

This is a matter between you and the landlord if the property has a shower that works atm changing it would be down to you as simply a matter of preference.

Muhshi · Answer

Yes, if you wish to change your showerhead and it is not broken then you will need to pay the cost. But should it be broken then you can ask your landlord to repair as it is their responsibility.

replacing a shower in rented housing

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