Hi All,
Probably a simple question with simple answer.
We recently moved into a rental apartment and in the bathroom there are 3 downlights. One of these have recently stopped turning on and I assume the bulb is done?
Is this our responsibility for us to change like you would with a normal lightbulb or for the landlord/rental agent?
Not your responsibility if you are renting
To change a light bulb ???
https://www.solutionsproperty.com.au/ufaqs/who-is-responsibl…
Nope, when halogen burnt out in living room, the agent sent someone to replace them as didn't have ladder to do so myself. The bathroom one I replaced myself.
the agent sent someone
that was nice of them, however it is the renter's responsibility to replace light bulbs…
@jv: I'll have to check tenancy contract when home. Doesn't seem reasonable to expect tenants to replace high level lights or specialised ones if applicable. Although I guess it might count as wear and tear through usage? I'll have a check for curiosity anyway.
high level lights or specialised ones
Where does it mention they are high level or the are specialised?
I don't know for other states but:
https://www.domain.com.au/news/seven-rights-sydney-landlords….
Stupid real estate didn't have all the working lights when I moved in, and wouldn't take care of it despite 3 months of emailing (was dealing with other issues as well) but suddenly when I moved out, there was one light missing and they made me go back to replace it….
Stupid real estate didn't have all the working lights when I moved in
Then they should fix them….
Same as when you leave, they should all be working…
Indeed they should, and after an angry exchange with the property manager, I decided that the 4-5 dollars to replace them were not worth the anger and frustration that the property manager was keen to cause.
And the risk I ran was having them take some from the bond, and then having to take ages to dispute it, and having that black mark on my rental history.
Requested for a bond return ASAP after that, before they found other stupid things to complain about.
Hard to appreciate people who work in real estate when there are people like this…
Depends on what sort of downlight. Is it a bulb? or a sealed unit?
Depends on the downlight. If it's a bulb, it's your responsibility. If it's a fixed LED it would be the landlord's responsibility.
Unless it is some rare expensive globe then just buy a new one in Coles and replace it.
Not worth the effort of emailing the agent and then letting some stranger come into your house. Much more important things to worry about in life.
This is for QLD from RTA
If changing a bulb requires specialist knowledge or equipment, it may be part of the property manager/owner's responsibility to maintain the property.
So as others mentioned, it will depends on the type of the light you have in there. If you can replace the bulb of the light, you need to replace it at your cost. However, if its the fixed to the ceiling, the landlord might have to replace it.
If you are unsure, the easiest way to find out if specialist knowledge is required is to hire an electrician to replace the lights, and ask if you can replace the lights yourself. If the electricians response is that it is illegal to replace the light yourself, ask them to note it on the invoice and forward the bill to the agent.
how many Ozbargainers does it take to change a lightbulb?
1+a whole forum to discuss it.
i have my spreadsheets, models and random numbers generator ready to model this!
Need an MS Paint diagram to explain bulb types, and others to show how to change imho.
Thanks, thought so as much. Never had downlights before so not too familiar with them and how to change them. I will go home and if it is sealed.
How many tightarses on OzB does it take to change a $1.00 light bulb?
lolol
In QLD, it's the REA or Landlords responsibility. Technically you need to be a qualified electrician to change light bulbs in QLD.
The misso recently moved into a new rental and the landlord had just installed a new set of downlights throughout the house. All up i think there's 16 in the family room/kitchen alone.
Now she's been there for 4 months now and 1 blows on average every week. Surely that shouldn't be placed on the renter, especially when the landlord could have installed much better, more efficient LED globes.
Also i think the roof cavity isn't that big or well ventilated and the downlights are retaining heat and melting, something that wouldn't of happened with the previous standard globe fittings.
Although FWIW, the renter is in charge of replacing globes.
I've had a few places with halogens now. LEDs are cheap, so as soon as the halogens start blowing I replace them all with LEDs. The at the end of the tenancy I put the old halogens back in — everyone is happy
Why dont you just go to Bunnings and get three RGB WiFi downlights. Then you can dim and mood change your bedroom. They are $30 each, bargain. Even for a rental. If you could be bothered you can take them with you later. They just pop in and out into the existing standard downlight holes.
Just get it out and look for similar on Ebay
I dont think u can just change the 'globe' in a new down light so call the landlord
My downlights just had screw in bulbs inside them. I suggest an LED replacement, I don't mean just an led bulb, I mean the entire assembly and all. Is $10 from Bunnings and easily swapped yourself . I am not handy and it was simple, certainly nor requiring an electrician or even a screw driver. Height was the only challenge .
Hybroid on 22/03/2021 - 11:32 Comment score below threshold.