Repairs

🔧 Repairs in Rented Homes

As a landlord, you are responsible for most repairs in the home you rent out.

This includes:

  • Water, gas, electricity, and heating systems
  • Appliances and furniture you provided
  • Gas work (must be done by a Gas Safe engineer)
  • Electrical work (must be done by a Part P compliant engineer)

🏠 When a Tenant Reports a Problem

  • Talk to your tenant
  • Check what needs fixing
  • Arrange a time to do the work as soon as possible

👀 Regular Checks

Sometimes tenants don’t report problems.
It’s a good idea to inspect the property now and then (with notice) to spot issues early.
Fixing things early can save money later.

⚠️ If You Don’t Act

If a tenant tells you about a problem and you don’t fix it:

  • They may report it to the council
  • We will inspect the home
  • If we find a hazard, we’ll send you a list of repairs
  • If you don’t do the work, we may take legal action and charge an admin fee
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