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How to Handle a Repair Dispute With Your Landlord

Your landlord is legally required to maintain your rental in a state of good repair. When they don't, you have real options — including getting repairs done and charged to the landlord in urgent cases, and applying to the tribunal if they continue to ignore you.

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🔑 Renting & Leases
⚖️ Know your rights
Step 01

Know Your Landlord's Repair Obligations

Your landlord's obligation to maintain the property exists regardless of what your lease says. It cannot be contracted out of. Any lease clause that attempts to make you responsibl

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