Renters' Rights

Knowing when items should be replaced in a rented home helps ensure safety, comfort, and fairness. From appliances and carpets to smoke alarms and detectors, there are clear timelines landlords should follow. This guide explains what tenants can expect and what landlords are responsible for.

Learn your rights as a tenant on broken appliance repairs in rented properties. Understand landlord responsibilities, escalation steps, and insurance options.

The oven has just broken in our rented flat. Is it the landlord’s or the tenant's responsibility to repair the oven?