Disrepair problems - how Landlord-Law can help

About Landlord Law

Landlord-Law (www.landlordlaw.co.uk) is an online legal information service for residential landlords and tenants (in England and Wales UK), written by me, Tessa Shepperson.

Tenants:

Is your landlord refusing to carry out repairs? Are you not sure what your rights are or what to do? Information on Landlord-Law includes:

• Information and FAQ on your legal rights
  
  
• An article on preliminary steps you should take
  
  
• Detailed guidance and letters, if you want to do the work yourself and deduct tthe cost from your rent
  
  
• Diary sheets and a claims form questionnaire
  
  
• Letters you can send to your landlord
  
  
• How the Local Authority can help you

Click the link to see our information for tenants

Landlords:

Do you know what your legal obligations are to keep your tenants property in proper repair? Are you acting within the law? Information on Landlord-Law includes:

• Information and FAQ on your legal duties
  
  
• The statutory powers of Local Authorities
  
  
• Tips on preparing a property to rent

Click the link to see our information for landlords on disrepair

(NB - even if you do not want to join Landlord-Law, why not sign up to our free monthly e newsletter? (There are now separate version for landlords and tenants)

There is also a large section on disrepair in Tessa Shepperson's book: Renting: the Essential Guide to Tenants' Rights (Lawpack Property Series)