Landlords who let accommodation have a responsibility to ensure that it is maintained to a good standard of repair.
The Landlord is responsible for:-
In addition, the property should be free from damp, structurally stable, properly ventilated and have bathroom and kitchen facilities.
If there are problems with disrepair, then you should contact your landlord first to give him the opportunity to put it right. However, if you are still unsure if your landlord is responsible or won't carry out repairs then please contact Private Sector Housing for help and advice.
We will normally arrange to visit your property to inspect the disrepair and advise on the action, including enforcement action if necessary, we can take to get repairs carried out.
For some dwellings, known as Houses in Multiple Occupation, Landlords have extra responsibilities for fire precautions and to ensure properties are properly managed -
Falls on steps due to the lack of a handrail
Falls on steps due to disrepair
The lack of opening restrictors on this window and the low sill height is creating a hazard for young children who can fall out
Penetrative damp to the wall of a property
Faulty wall socket where the front has come away from the back casing could cause electrocution
Contact Private Sector Housing
Telephone: 01304 872454
E-mail: privatesectorhousing@dover.gov.uk
