Problems during repairs
This content applies to England & Wales
Problems that can arise during repair work, the rights of tenants temporarily displaced during repairs, and compensation for occupiers who have to leave their homes because of poor conditions.
The difference between repairs and improvements is explained in the page What is repair?
Problems during repair work
Problems that can occur during repair or improvement work.
Access and displacement
Regulations concerning tenants giving access and/or moving out of the property to allow repair work to be done. A tenant's rights if only part of the property becomes unusable during repair work
Compensation for loss of home
When an occupier may be entitled to claim compensation for loss of her/his home.
Rehousing
When an occupier may be entitled to rehousing during repair work.
