You should report any damage or disrepair to your landlord immediately. It's always a good idea to follow up any reports you make over the phone or in person with a letter so both you and your landlord have a record of any work that needs to be done.
If you don't report problems to your landlord, you may end up causing damage in the property through neglect and you could have to pay for this neglect at the end of your tenancy.
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