With just a few exceptions,
most major and structural repairs will be the responsibility of the landlord
and most minor repairs will be the tenant's responsibility.
Here are different ways to get
repairs done, depending on whether you rent privately or
from a council or housing assotiation.
Information about
responsibility for repairs may be included in your tenancy agreement.
Whatever it says in your
tenancy agreement, most major and structural repairs will be the responsibility
of the landlord, and your home should be safe and secure and fit to live in.
Get advice if you’re not sure
which repairs your landlord is responsible for, or if your landlord tells you
they won't do repairs.
You may have different repair
rights if you share your home with your landlord or with other people
For most tenancies, your
landlord who is responsible for most major repairs
You could lose some or all of
your deposit if you don't fix damage you've caused to your home
