Question about Installing a Bidet at a Rental Home

baskinghobo on 05/04/2019 - 23:29
Last edited 06/04/2019 - 09:10 by 1 other user

Hello, I want to install a bidet at my rental place.

I need to install bumpers on my toilet because my toilet seat is too low. I will be using professional grade super glue on the bumpers because I heard the prepackaged ones are pretty poor. Will there be any issues with getting back my bond if I install bumpers on a toilet i do not own? Should any issues arise would they accept some cheap new toilet seat from Bunnings?

I am leaning towards it not been worth the risk. Thoughts?

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  afoveht on 05/04/2019 - 23:45

  +7

  Buy "some cheap new toilet seat from bunnings" now and install what you want. Replace with the original when you leave.

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    baskinghobo on 06/04/2019 - 00:09

    Genius.

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    try2bhelpful on 08/04/2019 - 09:47

    On a slight tangent to this we put in a new door, at our rental place, so we could put in a cat flap. When we moved out we put the old door back in. Made sure we had permission first but it was a win/win.

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  Davo1111 on 05/04/2019 - 23:57

  +2

  how does a toilet seat relate to a bidet?

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    Niroshansira on 06/04/2019 - 00:16

    +10

    First cousin

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    AJW on 06/04/2019 - 01:45

    Without the bumpers you can't fit the hose beneath the seat, it keeps getting kinked…

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      Davo1111 on 06/04/2019 - 01:46

      a hose is not a bidet.

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      ihbh on 06/04/2019 - 07:54

      +1

      TMI! :)

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  bobbified on 06/04/2019 - 06:48

  +1

  Will there be any issues with getting back my bond if i install bumpers on a toilet i do not own?

  The question is, when you move out, will you be able return the bathroom back to the state it was when you moved in? (other than just general wear and tear)?

  If you don't think you can, then get written permission before doing anything.

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  WreckTangle on 06/04/2019 - 07:22

  +1

  Does the bidet need a power socket or water tap installed?

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    try2bhelpful on 07/04/2019 - 08:57

    That is what I wondered? I’m pretty sure you won’t get anywhere without these.

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  iforgotmysocks on 06/04/2019 - 11:49

  -1

  What did your property manager say when you asked them?

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  Austaurean on 08/04/2019 - 08:51

  Tenancy Agreements Generally have a clause such as:

  Tenant must make no alterations and must not add any fixtures or fittings without the consent of lessor
  67 The tenant must not make any additions or alterations to the premises without the written consent of the lessor.
  68 (1) The tenant must not add any fixtures or fittings to the premises without the consent of the lessor.
  (2) The lessor’s consent must not be unreasonably withheld.
  (3) The tenant must make good any damage to the premises on removal of any fixtures and fittings.
  (4) Any fixtures or fittings not removed by the tenant before the tenant leaves the premises becomes the property
  of the lessor

  remember while it may well be 'your home', it is their property.
  so, if a change you want to do is reasonable & done professionally the land lord should not unreasonably refuse the request.