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Repairs - damp
of your home in repair. If there's a problem with an existing damp-proof course (DPC) in your home which is causing the damp, then your landlord is likely to be responsible for repairing it. If your
Repairs and housing conditions
Renting from a private landlord Getting repairs done if you're renting privately Going to court if your landlord won't do repairs If you're being evicted because you asked for repairs Complaining
How to report repairs
If you rent your home from a social housing landlord, they're responsible for dealing with most repair problems - check what repairs they have to do. However, it's up to you to tell your landlord
Repairs - what are the landlord's responsibilities?
Your landlord has to do anything your tenancy agreement says they have to do. Your landlord is also generally responsible for keeping in repair: the structure and exterior of your home, for example
Repairs - what are the tenant's responsibilities?
If you rent your home from a social housing landlord, they're responsible for dealing with most repair problems - check what repairs they have to do. However, as a tenant, you also have some
Repairs - infestations of pests and vermin
” or something similar the infestation was caused by your landlord not making certain repairs to your home - for example, not fixing holes in the walls Your landlord might also be responsible for dealing
Asking the local authority for help with repairs
Landlords are responsible for dealing with most repairs to rented accommodation. If you’ve reported repairs to your landlord and they haven’t done anything, then the local authority may be able
Applying for a grant or other assistance with repairs
If you’ve reported repairs to your landlord and they haven’t done anything, you may be able to do something about it. Some tenants and landlords may be entitled to a housing grant or loan from
Repairs - leak from a neighbouring property
, in some cases your landlord may have a responsibility to do something. This page gives general information about when your landlord may have a responsibility to repair water damage. These situations aren't
Local authority help with repairs - statutory nuisance
If your landlord has failed to do repair work, the local authority may be able to force them to take action. The local authority can do this if their failure to make repairs is a statutory nuisance