Whether or not you have a landlord as the local council, a housing association or a private individual, or a company, they will be the ones who are responsible for most of the repairs on a property.

1. Who Needs to Pay For
Repairs in Rented
Accommodation?
Whether or not you have a landlord as the local council, a housing
association or a private individual, or a company, they will be the ones
who are responsible for most of the repairs on a property. This also
means goods such as fridges, washing machines and so forth that were
already on the property when you moved in, but it won't extend to any of
the appliances you brought in upon arrival.
The law may be quite clear regarding whose obligations are
whose, but that doesn't always mean things will go that way.
Unfortunately, landlords will still try to avoid anything that may
inconvenience their profits. Good landlords tend to make repairs
timely, treating their properties as a proper business and building
a good reputation. Others may not be quite so professional,
unfortunately. Working out what kind of landlord you're dealing
with is almost impossible, but you can mitigate the issue by
choosing a proven and experienced letting agent.
Before you move in, the contract signed, or your letting
agreement, will generally ask you to perform small household
maintenance tasks and repairs as a tenant. These
responsibilities will be minor, such as the following:
Making repairs to internal doors that were damaged due to wear and
tear
Keeping your home clean and pest-free
Renewing your bath sealant if you need to
Ensuring you don't damage the property or let guests damage it either
Fixing any internal fittings, such as bathroom cabinets and so forth
Heating the home and keeping ventilation and flues blockage-free
Maintaining smoke alarms
Major repair work will need to be done by the
landlord. This includes the following
examples:
Pipes and drains
Electrical Wiring
Ventilation and chimneys
Sanitary fittings such as baths, sinks, toilets and so forth
Structural work and issues with the exterior of the
property, such as bannisters, doors, windows, walls, the
roof and so forth
Hot water and heating
What to Do When
Complications Arise
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