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Repairs

Does your home need repairs? Are you worried about fire and electrical safety? Find out who is responsible and what to do if your landlord won't fix problems or carry out repairs. (Content applies to England only.)

Shelter Cymru
Repairs and bad conditions

Information about the rights you have if your rented home needs repairs. It also explains what you can do if you are worried about safety, or your home has become unsuitable for you. (Content applies to Wales only.)

Shelter
Landlord and tenant responsibilities for repairs

Most repairs in private rented properties are the landlords’ responsibility, although the tenant will also have some repairing obligations. Information about how to get repairs done in private rente

Shelter
Leasehold homes - responsibilities for repairs

Getting repairs done can be complicated if you are a leaseholder. Explains the difference between the works a freeholder and a leaseholder is responsible for and sets out how repair work on leasehold property is paid for. Information on what to do if the freeholder refuses to carry out repairs he is responsible for or if a leaseholder refuses to pay for essential repairs. (Content applies to England only.)

Citizens Advice
Deal with flooding in a rented home - overview

Explains what you should do if you are a flood victim and live in a rented accommodation, including information on your rights and your landlord's obligations.

Shelter
Damp and mould in rented homes

Find out which types of damp and mould problems are your landlord's responsibility, what they should do to resolve them and what you can do if they won't.

Health and Safety Executive
Gas safety - tenants

Links to FAQs including how to complain if you don't have a current gas safety record.

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