Stove ignition

Hi guys, we are currently renting and the gas stove ignition has stoped working.
I emailed agent requesting it too be fixed as we cook everyday.
His response was-
It cannot be fixed and for us to just use matches or a lighter from now on.

Is this correct for the agent to say this to us?

 

If its still usable, its probably not as high priority as if it wasnt usable at all.

But definitely needs to be fixed.

 

In WA we supply one of those clicker sticks if the electric ignition has gone on the gas stove. It's the first thing to die and it's a ***** to fix.
I don't think I've had one die mid tenancy though - generally it's something that's broken when I buy it so it's already broken when they start the tenancy

 

Thanks for the replies I just found it odd from the PM

 

Yep, very odd, fancy suggesting a common sense answer to a first world problem.

 

My IP's cook top ignition stopped going between tenants. Not fixable and would have to replace an otherwise completely OK cooktop.

So, just had the electrician cut off the ignition wire and tenants use a match or a gas match. Been fine for the last three tenants.

A stove top is a requirement. Auto ignition is not.

 

My PM emailed me to say the light had gone in the oven and as Plumber was going there to fix tap washers he was suggesting he fix it at the same time. I agreed. When I received the account it was complete replacement of ignition. $230. Plus labour. I had just had it adjusted by manufacturer, $135.

 

AFAIK a light for a stove costs about $6

 

How does an 'oven light' become an ignition?

 

?unauthorised repairs?

 

I agree. PM said he thought that was what was called. Ignition light!!!! I can assure you he will not do it again. I have told him from now on I use only my plumber and eletrician. They contact me before proceeding with anything unexpected.

 

If that PM and landlord had any sense, they would have sent you one of those handheld ignition things. They're pretty cheap.

 

Interesting- I notice one of my better PMs has started saying things like- when handyman/ tradesman X was at house to fix issue Y he also noticed another problem Z- can he fix this too?

May all be legit but will need to keep an eye on

 

Our cooktop has the battery internally, so to replace, you have to pull the whole unit apart......so a gaslight is the fix

On IPs, same thing, but if the battery is in an easy to get to place externally, just replace yourself, or, use a gaslight....easy.

 

We rent, the ignition was buggered prior to us renting the place. I think the hand held lighter cost us $6 if that. Quite easy to light.

 

$6...

Send a claim to the PM as it's too much to ask that you have to do more than push a button to get the stove to light.

Lifting a finger I believe would be excessive.

 

We won't mention the fact that they refused to replace the toilet seat that was too small for the toilet and pinched the kids skin everytime they sat down on it. That cost $11.48 to replace from Bunnings. We covered that one also

 

Now that's a tight@rsed LL.

 

My thoughts exactly! As LL ourselves we vow never to be like this!

 

I think that's a bit odd. It should be working.
Not fun sticking a match in to the back of an oven.