
Using the bathroom during renovation work - a guide
If you are renovating the bathroom in your home, alternative accommodation or temporary solutions will be an important consideration. We answer your questions about where to shower while your bathroom is being renovated and how to resolve the issue of access to a toilet.
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During a bathroom renovation, the shower and toilet will be temporarily out of service.
Before the renovation work starts, look for suitable alternatives for showering and access to a toilet.
In some cases, tenants in a rental property may be entitled to claim alternative accommodation.
Where can you use a shower and toilet during renovation work?
If you are renovating or refurbishing your bathroom, you might find yourself in a situation where your shower and toilet are out of service for several weeks. Read our suggestions for alternatives to help you get through this period with minimum disruption:
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Would you like to stay at home while your bathroom is being renovated? Or perhaps you’re not sure where you could go during construction work? Enquire about memberships or day passes at your local gym or swimming pool where you can use the showers. Combined with a camping toilet, this could be a low-cost solution!
Bathroom use during renovation work: information for tenants
Has your landlord given you notice of upcoming bathroom renovation work? We explain your rights as a tenant during a bathroom refurbishment.
If a rental property is not habitable during a renovation, tenants are legally entitled to claim reasonable alternative accommodation, for example, in a hotel or another property.
On request, landlords must pay their tenants an advance on the related costs.
If use of the rental property is restricted by a bathroom renovation, tenants have the right to claim a reduction in their rent.

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