Disrepair in your rental property

You will usually be responsible for minor internal repairs, keeping furniture in good condition and garden maintenance.

In this section:
Your responsibilities as a tenant
Your landlord's repair responsibilities
What your landlord must do to keep you safe
If repairs are not done by your landlord

What your landlord must do to keep you safe

Your landlord must keep the property you live in safe and free from health hazards.

This includes making sure all gas and electrical equipment is safely installed and maintained.

Read more about your landlord's safety responsibilities (opens new window)

Rogue landlords

The Rogue Landlord and Agent Checker contains information about private landlords and letting agents who have been prosecuted or fined.

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Page last updated: 16 Mar 2023
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