What Are my Housing Association Repair Obligations and Requirements?

Although as a renter you do have a certain quantity of obligation to keep where you live tidy, safe and tidy, your local authority or housing association also has a great deal of repair work and upkeep responsibilities. Social Housing property managers are responsible for the majority of repair work in your home, including any damage or disrepair impacting:. the structure/exterior of the building i.e. the roofing, walls, windows and external doors. central heating, gas fires, fireplaces, flues, ventilation and chimneys. supply of water, pipes, sinks, toilets and baths. external drains and guttering. gas pipes, electrical circuitry and any home appliances supplied i.e. if a cleaning machine is supplied the landlord is likely accountable if it breaks. typical areas like lifts and entryways. If you live in a home of multiple occupation or an HMO, your landlord has even more responsibilities for fire and general safety, supply of water and drain, gas and electrical energy and garbage disposal. These should be detailed in your tenancy agreement, which our Housing disrepair solicitors can assist you understand if you feel like you deserve to claim against your property manager or social housing association. We can send someone over to inspect the damage to your home if you reside in social Housing to assist us evaluate if you can make a claim. Get in touch.