Repairs and maintenance
Understand you and your landlord's responsibilities for repairs, how to arrange a repair, what to do about disrepair and water leaks.
In this section
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Repairs and maintenance in leasehold properties
Responsibility for repairs and what to do if your landlord does not fix the problem
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Alterations and home improvements
What to check in your lease, the rules and steps before starting home improvements
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Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Conditions Claims
Steps the courts will expect you to follow before starting legal proceedings for disrepair
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Water leaks in leasehold flats
Check who is responsible for fixing water leaks and how to get them fixed
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Related content
Your rights to be consulted about major works or long-term agreements for your building
Topic - Costs and chargesAbout service charges, how to challenge them, and what happens if you do not pay
Topic - Costs and chargesYour options if you're unhappy with how your building is managed
Advice guide
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Templates and Forms
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Template letter to landlord: asking for repairs
Example letter to ask your landlord to do repairs to your building
Template - Building management