Your rights

In most instances landlords are responsible for most major repairs. Tenants are usually only responsible for minor maintenance, and for putting right any damage they have caused. Tenancy agreements may say that tenants have other responsibilities, but this isn't always binding.

Landlords are always responsible for repairs to the following regardless of what your landlord tells you:

The structure and exterior of the building - such as the walls, roof, external doors and windows, sinks, baths, toilets and other sanitary fittings, including pipes and drains, heating and hot water appliances, gas appliances, pipes, flues and ventilation and electrical wiring. They are also responsible for putting right any damage to internal decorations that was caused by the disrepair or while repairs they are responsible for are carried out.

As recognised experts in this field we have helped thousands of tenants to enforce their rights and get repairs done.

If you require further information contact Peasegoods on 0800 163059 or fill in the online contact form.