REPAIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN A RENTED PROPERTY

Sometimes it is possible to question whose responsibility it is to repair faulty, broken items in a property. Is it the responsibility of the landlord or is it the responsibility of the tenant?

Before renting a property it should be clear what the landlord’s responsibilities are and the tenants responsibilities are when it comes to the maintenance of the property.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE LANDLORD REPAIRS:

Most primary repairs in the home are the responsibility of the landlord. This refers to the private landlords, & housing association and committee.

Your landlords responsibilities involves the repairs of:

• Ventilation and chimneys
• Hot water & heating systems
• Stairways, entrance halls and other day-to-day sections
• Boilers and gas pipes
• Stairs, walls, bannisters, windows, external doors, roofs, the structure and general external of the property.
• Electrical
• Baths, all sinks, pipe drains and toilets
• Once all these are sorted, should it be needed your landlord should also redecorate.

HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE LANDLORD:

Landlords should ensure that the tenant’s property is safe, in good condition and is hazard free, making sure your home is fit to live in throughout your rental agreement.

These are some of the the things landlords need to be up to date with for health and safety reasons:-

• Electrical appliances and installations
• Gas safety
• Mice, rats and other home pests
• Fire safety

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TENANT:

Tenants also have responsibilities regarding repairs and other conditions in the property. They are as follows:

• Taking care of your home
• Providing access to the property
• Reporting any issues

Tenants are also responsible for certain repairs. They are as follows:

• Any damages caused by your friends, family, guests or by yourself.
• Little repairs pointed out in your rental agreement.
• Fixing your furniture and appliances.

The cost of any damages caused by you will cost you, even if it’s ordinarily the landlord’s responsibility. Your landlord might decide to repair some damages such as blocked toilets, pipes etc however you could be charged for it.

If you are struggling with any repairs in your property, you can contact a handyman or home maintenance company to fix or manage property.

WHAT OUR PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CAN OFFER YOU

Maintaining your property may feel like a great task to undertake. At IQueue Property Solutions, we can implement a range of maintenance jobs for landlords of residential and commercial properties and homeowners alike.

IQueue Property Solutions is proud of the exceptional level of care and attention we have on every single project we undertake whether it’s small or big.

We can undertake a variety of property maintenance and repair **INSERT INTERLINK ON SERVICES** services on both residential and commercial properties, these includes;

• End of tenancy refreshment
• End of tenancy cleaning
• Carpentry & joinery
• Cleaning services
• Damp proofing & timber treatment
• Repairing and maintenance of central heating by Gas Safe Engineers. Landlord certificates can also be provided. Plumbing
• Kitchen & bathroom installation & repair
• Electrical reports, inspections & repairs
• Painting & decorating
• Plastering & rendering
• Property maintenance & repair
• Water damage & insurance work
• Tiling
• Mastic/Sealant

To speak to a member of the team about your property maintenance requirements, please call us on 07432 096 829 between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday – Friday or email us at iqueuepropertysolutions@gmail.com.