Repairs you are responsible for
There are some property maintenance jobs that you as the tenant are responsible for.
Any repairs you complete, or ask someone else to complete on your behalf, must be carried out to a good standard. Certified engineers must be used for some repairs, for example, for gas, heating and electrical installations.
You are responsible for:
- decorating the inside of your property as often as necessary to keep it in good order
- keeping the property clean and tidy
- regularly sweeping the chimneys (if you use solid fuels such as coal and wood)
- testing smoke alarms
- unblocking waste pipes and drain gullies
- filling minor cracks in your plaster
- replacing small fixtures and fittings, such as door numbers, toilet seats and bath/sink plugs
- replacing lightbulbs, fuses and batteries
- maintaining outdoor buildings, such as sheds or greenhouses
- replacing or repairing anything you damage
If you are having problems with a Worcester boiler, these videos might help you to solve your issue without the need for a call out: