Notification of repairs maintenance Tenant Attendance Not Required*

Under Section 11 Repairs of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, there are a number of statutory implied terms, which dictate repair obligations. The property must be in a reasonable state of repair both internally and externally, and fit for human habitation at the start of the tenancy. There should be no dampness either in the form of rising damp, penetration from the outside, or condensation. Statutory and Common Law requires that there should be no unacceptable level of risk to the health or safety of the occupiers and their visitors. LEGAL COMPLIANCE CHECK Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 ? Compliant • landlord must carry out repairs • access required to do so • must be reasonable ________________________________________ Quiet Enjoyment (Common Law Principle) • access requested • agreement sought • no unlawful entry implied ________________________________________ Housing Act 1988 ? Aligned • supports position if tenant refuses access unreasonably ________________________________________ Overall Compliance Status ? Legally safe and defensible ________________________________________ 4. PIMS PRACTICAL INSIGHT This letter is key for: • preventing disrepair claims • evidencing landlord action • managing contractors ________________________________________ In real life: Tenants may: • ignore letters • delay access • be suspicious of works ________________________________________ This version: ? reduces friction ? encourages cooperation ? builds evidence trail ? supports escalation if needed

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