Repairs and bad conditions
This content applies to England only.
Housing laws vary between England and Scotland. Get advice relating to Scotland
This section provides information about the rights you have if your rented home needs repairs. It also explains what you can do if you are worried about safety, or your home has become unsuitable as a result.
Disrepair
Your landlord is required to keep your home in good repair. If the property is furnished then it must be fit for living in. If the disrepair is dangerous, if you smell gas, or there is dangerous or faulty wiring or any other danger, contact your landlord and the relevant emergency services immediately.
What is a nuisance?
A nuisance is something that comes from outside and interferes with the normal use of your property. There are several different kinds of nuisance that can affect you. This includes things like: smoke, dust, pests, fumes, and smells that can make life in your home less pleasant.
Getting adaptations
If you are elderly or disabled, it may be possible to get adaptations carried out to make your home more suitable for you.
Home safety
The law on fire, gas and electrical safety in the home, how to prevent accidents and what to do in an emergency.
