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Housing advice for Northern Ireland

Repairs - what tenants need to know

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

Lots of people are struggling to manage with housing issues because of the coronavirus crisis. Check out our Coronavirus section for information and advice on common problems, including help to pay your rent and mortgage, eviction and repairs.

Where a tenancy agreement is vague about who is responsible for repairs, default repairing obligations will usually apply. Additional information about who is responsible for repairs is usually contained in your tenancy agreement.

Repairs and safety for private tenants

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.

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