Who is being unreasonable?

[Hairyfriend]

Long story short, we need to add a conservatory and cloakroom to a property we rent out (changes to council rules). The total build will take 1mth and they get an extra toilet, new dining table/chairs, new patio and the added space. They have complained that the workman plugged into 1 socket (with their permission) to use a drill, and are asking who will pay the electric bill for this? How would we even work this amount out, because its not a month of constant drilling?

YABU- you should pay towards their bill
YANBU- they should suck it up

YANBU
CF

Chuck a quid through their letterbox. Are they always so petty and batshit?! I assume you’re talking about your tenants

They are being ridiculous about the electricity, but is there any compensation or any choice for them living with builders for however long this takes ?

Yeah give them £1 or even £5 if you’re feeling generous

@BackforGood

They are being ridiculous about the electricity, but is there any compensation or any choice for them living with builders for however long this takes ?

Actually that’s a good point

I know it benefits the house and it’s at your expense but I wouldn’t be impressed at building works for a whole month on something I particularly didn’t order

I'd give them £50 off the rent for having to put up with the builders

The extras are nice but they didn't ask for them and they could hand their notice in tomorrow.

Yes, I'm referring to the tenants. We liaised with them on a start date that suited THEM the best. They have known since taking on the lease that the council now require the extra communal space and that the building works would be going on.

Tell them to quantify the electricity used to the penny with proof and you'll consider the bill.

Quick google search reveals a drill costs 22p to run for an hour.
Put that in an envelope for them! Haha!

Ah if they knew it was going to happen when the signed the lease then that's a bit difference. I'd probably still give them a discount on the rent as it's going to be impossible to work out the electricity and I kind of see their point, it's their money you are spending.

Depends if they are working outside of the home during the day too, they don't need compensating if they are

Calculate it. It’s very simple. Power of drill in KW x number of hours give you kWh. Then look up the price of electricity from your provider, which will also be in kWh