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As a landlord you are responsible for providing your tenant with a safe and healthy property for their peace and quiet enjoyment.

Sections 11-14 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. These require the Landlord to keep in repair the structure and exterior of the property and keep in repair and proper working order the installations in the property for the supply of water, gas, electricity, sanitation and for space and water heating. This is why property inspections must be undertaken on a regular basis read more

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The Landlord’s obligations do not arise until he becomes aware that works or repairs are necessary. The Landlord complies with his obligations if he carries out the necessary works or repairs within a reasonable time after the day on which he becomes aware they

are necessary. The Tenant agrees to; allow workmen to use any gas, water or electricity at the Property in order to carry out their work; disconnect the gas, water or electricity if these seem not to be working correctly. The gas and electricity usually can be disconnected at the meter. The Landlord undertakes to have a Landlord Gas Safety Certificate in place at the start of this Agreement and to have it renewed annually by a registered gas fitter; ensure that there is a valid Energy Performance Certificate at the start of the Tenancy and have it renewed every 10 years thereafter.