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Repairs and maintenance

How do I get the landlord to do repairs? What counts as an ‘urgent repair’? Start with Factsheet 6: Repairs and Maintenance, then explore more below.  

 

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  • 2: Repairs before tenancy
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  • 23: Repairs
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