Would you reduce their rent in exchange? It sounds v odd, but i have lived in my flat for nearly 4 years and ever since I moved in the landlord has been promising to fit a new kitchen. My kitchen is dire, has no extractor fan so has damp problems and the cupboards have no backs so in the last few days I have discovered mice, for the second time this year . I am in two minds about what to do. On the one hand, if I ask for the kitchen to be done he could well ask for more rent, as it has been at the same level for 4 years. OTOH, I have recieved a lovely lovely offer from dd's grandad. He is a carpenter joiner, and he and dd's nan have helped us out so much over the years. WHen I told them about the mice he said that he would be willing to buy and install the kitchen for free, if I could negotiate with my landlord that my rent would be abit cheaper for a set period of time, say £50 less for 2 years or something. It is a lovely offer BUT: it is not my property- I stand to gain nothing really from the free kitchen, whereas my landlord stands to gain a lot. There is nothing stopping him evicting me, (though I don't think he would, is a lovely chap, just not very pro active when something needs fixing). The fact is, the kitchen does need doing, and I now have someone that will do it for free. SO, if you were me, or my landlord, what kind of deal do you think is appropriate? He has always been happy for me to organise repairs and things and just deduct the cost from my rent, but I am aware in the current financial climate he will not be looking to recieve less rent iyswim. Anyone???