This page provides information about which types of repairs private landlords are responsible for, and which are the tenant's responsibility. By law, your landlord must keep your home up to a basic level of repair, known as the 'repairing standard'.

This page explains what you need to do if your rented accommodation needs repairs to be done. It explains how you can get your landlord to accept responsibility for repairs and carry them out properly, and outlines steps you can take if they refuse.

If you rent furnished accommodation, your landlord is responsible for replacing or mending fittings, furniture and equipment that have broken or become unusable or unsafe through everyday wear and tear.

If your home doesn't reach a certain standard of repair and your landlord won't do the work, you can apply to the private rented housing panel (PRHP). If the PRHP thinks you have a case, it will pass your application to the private rented housing committee (PRHC). It will look into the situation and can order your landlord to carry out the repairs.

If the state of your home is affecting your health, the environmental health department of your local council may be able to help you take action. This page explains the kind of problems the environmental health department can deal with and how it can help you. It also explains what you can do if the local council won't help you.

This page looks at problems which may arise while repairs are being carried out, including what you can do if the repairs are disruptive, or if you have to move out while repairs are being done.

This section explains what you can do if repair work is not carried out properly.

This page explains what you need to do if you have to arrange for repairs to be carried out yourself. This may be because you are responsible for the damage or because your landlord is refusing to do the repairs.