[Cath Giddings]

Sorry to tag on to this post but I wondered what other Almshouses do in relation to fitted hobs and ovens? Mostly our residents inherit the hob (fitted in to the work top) and oven (not freestanding it is slotted in to the kitchen units at chest height) and we have always considered these to be the responsibility of the resident.

However, we are aware the hob would not be covered under their contents insurance (as fitted to the kitchen unit it would be buildings insurance) and the oven could be debatable for insurance purposes, so wondering what other Almshouses do and if we should consider this as part of what we provide (we do not provide washing machine/ fridge freezer as these are freestanding).
Thank you

[Cath Giddings]

Hi,

I’m not sure about others but we (Waterhouse and Mackintosh Homes) don’t provide carpets. The reasons being, as you’ve mentioned, is because it is a soft furnishing/ classed as a content for insurance purposes and also that people treat carpets in different ways (some may need replacing after 2 years whereas others over 10). If there is a vacant flat and the previous resident/ their family has left the carpet and it is in good condition we give the new resident the option f replacing- if they want to keep the carpet then we pay for cleaning it.

Hope that makes sense

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