Landlord’s repair responsibilities
Your landlord’s responsibilities include:
- the structure and exterior of the building, including the walls, stairs and bannisters, roof, external doors and windows
- sinks, baths, toilets and other sanitary fittings, including pipes and drains (excluding tenant negligence)
- heating and hot water
- chimneys and ventilation
- electrical wiring
Your landlord is responsible for repairing the common parts of a building, such as entrance halls, communal stairways and shared kitchens.
Your landlord also must put right any damage to internal decorations caused by repair problems or while repairs were carried out.Your landlord is not responsible for repairing or replacing faulty items or appliances they provided, such as a fridge, freezer, washing machine or dishwasher unless otherwise stated in the tenancy.