Landlord`s repair responsibilities

Date Published 16 September 2021

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Here's a quick reminder of your landlord's repair responsibilities.

Your landlord is responsible for most repairs in your home. This applies to private landlords, councils and housing associations.

Their responsibilities include repairs to:

- electrical wiring
- gas pipes and boilers
- heating and hot water
- chimneys and ventilation
- sinks, baths, toilets, pipes and drains
- common areas including entrance halls and stairways
- the structure and exterior of the building, including walls, stairs and banisters, roof, external doors and windows

Your landlord should also redecorate if needed once the problem is fixed.

Your landlord is always responsible for these repairs even if your tenancy agreement says something different.