Repairs in private lets
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If you are a private tenant and your home needs repairs, your landlord is responsible for most repairs, but you also have some responsibilities. This section explains what you can do if your landlord refuses to carry out repairs that they are responsible for.
Responsibility for repairs
This page explains who is reponsible for repairs in private lets. Read more 
Furniture and equipment
Find out what the law says about repairing or replacing furniture and equipment if you rent privately. Read more
Risk of eviction?
Things to consider before you take action to force a private landlord to do repairs. Read more
Reporting, evidence and access
Report repairs to your landlord in writing. Allowing access and gathering evidence may help. Read more
Contacting environmental health
Bad conditions in your home can put health at risk. Environmental health departments can sometimes force private landlords to carry out repairs. Read more
Landlord refusing to do repairs
Most private landlords carry out repairs that have been reported. If they refuse to do so, take too long, or do them badly, there are several things you can do. Read more
Tenants doing repairs
Private tenants should only do repairs in some situations and must follow procedures. It's risky. Read more
Disruption and poor work
What you can do if the work isn't done properly, or if it causes major disruption. Read more
Taking court action
If your private landlord refuses to carry out repairs, you may be able to take them to court. Read more
