Repairs, Maintenance and Fitness for Habitation
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Door Handle Missing - Landlord and Builder Negligent
Alexander v Freshwater Properties Ltd & Anor [2012] EWCA Civ 1048 is a case where a landlord and building contractor were held jointly liable under the Occupiers Liability Act 1957 for negligence where a tenant suffered a partial amputation of a finger due to a door handle being removed for a number of weeks.
Landlord not Liable for Tenant Slipping on Steps
Drysdale v Hedges - The landlord painted steps outside the let building, and the tenant slipped and injured her back. The court held that the landlord was not liable because the steps were not out of repair.
Drains on Neighbouring Land
Landlords have many problems with blocked drains; the landlord usually has to repair and maintain drains or sewers.
Cowboy Clients Ruin Business for Builders
Many buy-to-let landlords will be shocked to see that builders consider them cowboy clients.
Dishonest Tenants Try to Dodge Paying for Buy to Let Repairs
According to a survey, don’t trust a tenant who damages a rented home to pay for the repairs.
7 Things Landlords Should Do To Get Ready For Winter
Winter’s on the way – and it’s that time of year when landlords' phones are ringing off the hook with tenants reporting failed boilers and heating systems.
ASBO Threat To Landlords Who Fail To Control Weeds
Japanese Knotweed, Giant Hogweed and Himalayan Balsam may sound like exotic plants but they are on a list of invasive weeds that can cost landlords.
When Does the Absolute Duty to Repair Apply?
Gavin & Anor v Community Housing Association Ltd [2013] EWCA Civ 580 (24 May 2013) relates to repairing obligations on commercial premises but it’s worthy of note because it contains general information about duties of repair which will equally apply to residential premises.
Door Handle Missing - Landlord and Builder Negligent
Alexander v Freshwater Properties Ltd & Anor [2012] EWCA Civ 1048 is a case where a landlord and building contractor were held jointly liable under the Occupiers Liability Act 1957 for negligence where a tenant suffered a partial amputation of a finger due to a door handle being removed for a number of weeks.
Landlord not Liable for Tenant Slipping on Steps
Drysdale v Hedges - The landlord painted steps outside the let building, and the tenant slipped and injured her back. The court held that the landlord was not liable because the steps were not out of repair.
Drains on Neighbouring Land
Landlords have many problems with blocked drains; the landlord usually has to repair and maintain drains or sewers.
Cowboy Clients Ruin Business for Builders
Many buy-to-let landlords will be shocked to see that builders consider them cowboy clients.
Dishonest Tenants Try to Dodge Paying for Buy to Let Repairs
According to a survey, don’t trust a tenant who damages a rented home to pay for the repairs.
7 Things Landlords Should Do To Get Ready For Winter
Winter’s on the way – and it’s that time of year when landlords' phones are ringing off the hook with tenants reporting failed boilers and heating systems.
ASBO Threat To Landlords Who Fail To Control Weeds
Japanese Knotweed, Giant Hogweed and Himalayan Balsam may sound like exotic plants but they are on a list of invasive weeds that can cost landlords.
When Does the Absolute Duty to Repair Apply?
Gavin & Anor v Community Housing Association Ltd [2013] EWCA Civ 580 (24 May 2013) relates to repairing obligations on commercial premises but it’s worthy of note because it contains general information about duties of repair which will equally apply to residential premises.
Door Handle Missing - Landlord and Builder Negligent
Alexander v Freshwater Properties Ltd & Anor [2012] EWCA Civ 1048 is a case where a landlord and building contractor were held jointly liable under the Occupiers Liability Act 1957 for negligence where a tenant suffered a partial amputation of a finger due to a door handle being removed for a number of weeks.
Landlord not Liable for Tenant Slipping on Steps
Drysdale v Hedges - The landlord painted steps outside the let building, and the tenant slipped and injured her back. The court held that the landlord was not liable because the steps were not out of repair.
Drains on Neighbouring Land
Landlords have many problems with blocked drains; the landlord usually has to repair and maintain drains or sewers.
Related Forms
Re-Attending to Carry out Works
This word template is to re-arrange attendance by workers for the repairs or works.
Pest Act 1949: Notice Appeal Template
Facing a local authority pest notice? Use our complaint form template to appeal for structural works at a Magistrates Court. See our article for guidance.
Routine Inspection Template
This template document is for a general inspection (including checking for repairs if you like). It suggests giving five days' notice, but you can change this to anything you want (as long as at least 24 hours or whatever your tenancy states).
Notify Tenant Attending to Carry out Works
a landlord should notify the tenant of a time and date when the landlord intends to carry out the works and when workers will be attending.
Re-Attending to Carry out Works
This word template is to re-arrange attendance by workers for the repairs or works.
Pest Act 1949: Notice Appeal Template
Facing a local authority pest notice? Use our complaint form template to appeal for structural works at a Magistrates Court. See our article for guidance.
Routine Inspection Template
This template document is for a general inspection (including checking for repairs if you like). It suggests giving five days' notice, but you can change this to anything you want (as long as at least 24 hours or whatever your tenancy states).
Notify Tenant Attending to Carry out Works
a landlord should notify the tenant of a time and date when the landlord intends to carry out the works and when workers will be attending.
Re-Attending to Carry out Works
This word template is to re-arrange attendance by workers for the repairs or works.
Pest Act 1949: Notice Appeal Template
Facing a local authority pest notice? Use our complaint form template to appeal for structural works at a Magistrates Court. See our article for guidance.
Routine Inspection Template
This template document is for a general inspection (including checking for repairs if you like). It suggests giving five days' notice, but you can change this to anything you want (as long as at least 24 hours or whatever your tenancy states).