Repairs and housing conditions
Landlord and tenant responsibilities for repairs
Leasehold flats and houses: responsibilities for repairs
Council and housing association tenants
Repairs in your council or housing association home - how to report repairs, make a complaint or go to the Housing Ombudsman
Right to repair scheme for council tenants
Private tenants: how to get repairs done
How to report repairs to a private landlord
How long should a private landlord take to do repairs?
What to do if your private landlord won’t do repairs
Repairs letter templates for private tenants
Some private landlords take steps to evict tenants who ask for repairs.
The Renters Reform Bill will change this but it's not law yet.
Find out when you're protected from this type of revenge eviction.
Problems during repairs
Access to your rented home for repairs and inspections
Dealing with damp
Damp and mould in private rented homes
Damp and mould in council and housing association homes
Overcrowding
Help if your home is overcrowded
Check if your home is overcrowded by law
Health and safety standards
Health and safety standards for rented homes (HHSRS)
Electrical safety in rented homes
Complain to environmental health about private rented housing if you live in bad conditions and your landlord will not do repairs.
Court action and compensation
Repairs: taking your landlord to court
Compensation for poor repairs and conditions
Housing help in an emergency
Housing help if your home is flooded
Last updated: 11 June 2023
