Housing Disrepair
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What exactly is housing disrepair?
Housing disrepair means a rented property that is in need of repair in order for it to be safe and suitable for tenants to live in.
If you are a tenant living in rented accommodation, your landlord is required by law to ensure:
What exactly is housing disrepair?
Housing disrepair means a rented property that is in need of repair in order for it to be safe and suitable for tenants to live in.
If you are a tenant living in rented accommodation, your landlord is required by law to ensure:
- That the house you live in is in a good state of repair structurally
- That your house is free from damp and mould
- That your drains and gutters are clear and working as they should be
- That you have a working heating system
- That you have safe access to electricity, gas and water
- That you have working sanitation facilities i.e. toilet, basins, sinks, etc.
- That your home is free from vermin or insect infestation
In a house where repairs or works are needed, if the landlord fails to carry out the work within a reasonable amount of time after the issues are reported by you, then this could be considered housing disrepair.
What exactly is housing disrepair?
Housing disrepair means a rented property that is in need of repair in order for it to be safe and suitable for tenants to live in.
If you are a tenant living in rented accommodation, your landlord is required by law to ensure:
What exactly is housing disrepair?
Housing disrepair means a rented property that is in need of repair in order for it to be safe and suitable for tenants to live in.
If you are a tenant living in rented accommodation, your landlord is required by law to ensure:
- That the house you live in is in a good state of repair structurally
- That your house is free from damp and mould
- That your drains and gutters are clear and working as they should be
- That you have a working heating system
- That you have safe access to electricity, gas and water
- That you have working sanitation facilities i.e. toilet, basins, sinks, etc.
- That your home is free from vermin or insect infestation
In a house where repairs or works are needed, if the landlord fails to carry out the work within a reasonable amount of time after the issues are reported by you, then this could be considered housing disrepair.
