What happens if my rental property floods?
Property uninhabitable If the property is wholly or partially uninhabitable because of flood/water damage, your options include: Continue tenancy – The landlord and tenant can agree to maintain the tenancy and waive rent during the period the property is uninhabitable. This agreement should be put in writing.
Who is responsible for water leak in rented property?
For larger issues however, such as a water leak, they’ll need to get the landlord involved, as the landlord is ultimately responsible for any maintenance or repairs required to the building, or to any items that were there when the tenant moved in, such as white goods (if they’ve been provided).
Do tenants have to pay for leaks?
Your responsibilities You should only carry out repairs if the tenancy agreement says you can. You can’t be forced to do repairs that are your landlord’s responsibility. If you damage another tenant’s flat, eg if water leaks into another flat from an overflowing bath, you’re responsible for paying for the repairs.
Does my landlord have to fix a leak?
A landlord is entitled to do “patch-up” repairs as long as this keeps the property in repair. A landlord must also make sure that “installations” such as gas, electricity, heating, water and sanitation are all working and kept that way. The landlord must be told about the disrepair so that they can take action.
Can landlords charge for accidental damage?
This means that should any accidental damage occur to the walls, floors, ceilings, roof, windows, doors and any other structural parts of the property, the landlord is the one liable for the damage and must pay for any repairs to be carried out as soon as possible.
How do you report a landlord?
Follow these steps if you have a problem with your landlord:
- Complain to your landlord – they should have a complaints policy that you can follow.
- Make a complaint to a ‘designated person’ (your MP, a local councillor or a tenant panel) if you cannot resolve the problem with your landlord.