Laws relating to radiators in a rented business space

[Hinam]

Hi there, just wanted to know who has the responsibility to fix a faulty radiator in a rented office space? The radiators have been in place way before the property was rented by us and we have bled the radiators too, to no avail. Just wanted to know if it is the responsibility of the property owner to have the radiator fixed/replaced or ours?

[islandgirl]

Does your agreement say anything about this? The premises I rent out it would be the tenant's job to fix things which develop a fault but it all depends what is agreed up front.

[Hinam]

Does your agreement say anything about this? The premises I rent out it would be the tenant's job to fix things which develop a fault but it all depends what is agreed up front.

Ahh I'll check what it says and see if there is anything stating something like that! But what if the issue was present before buying the property? Would that effect who is responsible?

[Hinam]

As in we didnt test all of the radiators and found that this one was faulty after buying we started renting

[atticus]

Read your lease! The answer will be in there.

[islandgirl]

If you own the property now definitely your problem! If you lease it read the lease would be my advice. Let us know what you find please.