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Repairs letter templates for private tenants

Use our letter templates for emails or messages to get repairs problems fixed.

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Consider the risk of eviction

Some private landlords take steps to evict tenants who ask for repairs.

This is called revenge eviction.

From 1 May 2026, landlords will not be able to evict you if you ask for repairs.

Last updated: 18 February 2026

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