Shelleylou   10 #1 Posted March 30, 2014 Hi,  I have spent thousands of pounds making improvements to my council house and now that its time to let it go for pastures new. I am going to have to remove all the improvements and put it back to the original "state" it was in, otherwise I'm going to get charged by the council for them to make the changes.  It's such a shame because I would happily leave all the carpets (all like brand new), made to measure blinds, fire surround, kitchen cupboards, fitted wardrobes etc so someone can make use of them.  Does anyone know how I can get rid of my council house without having to make all the changes back, or if I can let them have it back "fully furnished?"  There is such a shortage of council houses and yet I can't "afford" to give mine up as I'm going to get charged.  Many thanks: help: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Andy   10 #2 Posted March 30, 2014 Have you spoken to the council?  I think the problem is that if you leave fixtures and fittings for the next tenant, it means they form part of the tenancy so the council can be held responsible if anything goes wrong or if things need replacing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Shelleylou   10 #3 Posted March 30, 2014 Hmm, that would make sense!  I haven't spoken to them again, I daren't!! Last time I moved houses they tried to charge me almost £1,000 because I had had "left" a new kitchen work surface that I had put in.  ShelleyLou Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Bikertec   12 #4 Posted March 30, 2014 If you can find someone to exchange with you then its a mutual exchange with the items in situ. Moved quite a few exchanges where the tenants left carpets fitted wardrobes etc in. Might be worth a try. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
speedy69   10 #5 Posted March 30, 2014 Hi, I have spent thousands of pounds making improvements to my council house and now that its time to let it go for pastures new. I am going to have to remove all the improvements and put it back to the original "state" it was in, otherwise I'm going to get charged by the council for them to make the changes.  It's such a shame because I would happily leave all the carpets (all like brand new), made to measure blinds, fire surround, kitchen cupboards, fitted wardrobes etc so someone can make use of them.  Does anyone know how I can get rid of my council house without having to make all the changes back, or if I can let them have it back "fully furnished?"  There is such a shortage of council houses and yet I can't "afford" to give mine up as I'm going to get charged.  Many thanks: help:  Call tomorrow and ask for a pre quit/pre transfer inspection. An inspector will come out and advise you what you can leave/have to put back.  If (as you say) you have made improvements you could get something back for the work, ask for a 'tenants home improvements' form. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
dongle   10 #6 Posted March 30, 2014 Can't you do an exchange with a neighbour who will benefit from your improvements then give the new house back? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Narden Dee   10 #7 Posted March 30, 2014 Call tomorrow and ask for a pre quit/pre transfer inspection. An inspector will come out and advise you what you can leave/have to put back. If (as you say) you have made improvements you could get something back for the work, ask for a 'tenants home improvements' form.  What he said Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
NANNY Â Â 10 #8 Posted March 31, 2014 If you can find someone to exchange with you then its a mutual exchange with the items in situ. Moved quite a few exchanges where the tenants left carpets fitted wardrobes etc in. Might be worth a try. Â This is a great idea im sure someone would be interested Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
verydull   10 #9 Posted March 31, 2014 you can only get your improvements paid back if you got permission in the first place. which you should have done... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
geebosaurus   10 #10 Posted March 31, 2014 If you can find someone to exchange with you then its a mutual exchange with the items in situ. Moved quite a few exchanges where the tenants left carpets fitted wardrobes etc in. Might be worth a try.  Yep....that will do it...nice one Mick!  Swap with someone who wants your property....you accept theirs in return....then simply hand that one back  Everyone wins Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
speedy69   10 #11 Posted March 31, 2014 Don't people feel it is rather extreme to exchange properties to resolve this issue?  Have a think about the additional costs/inconvenience involved in moving/changing propertys:  1) Removals 2) changing address documents 3) Utilities 4) Mail redirection  And that's just for starters! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
trackrunner   10 #12 Posted March 31, 2014 You also have to stay in the property you move to for a minimum period of 6 months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...