landlord responsibilities

Shared property — who is liable for repairs

Shared property — who is liable for repairs

UkFixGuide Team
January 24, 2026

Shared property repairs often stall because responsibility is pushed between tenants, landlords, and agents. This explains what usually works in the UK and when to escalate.

Broken appliances — who pays?

Broken appliances — who pays?

UkFixGuide Team
January 7, 2026

If an appliance breaks in a UK rental, who pays usually depends on whether it was supplied with the tenancy and what caused the fault. Use the inventory, evidence, and written approval to avoid unfair costs.

Letting agent refusing to help

Letting agent refusing to help

UkFixGuide Team
January 6, 2026

When a letting agent refuses to help with repairs, progress usually comes from clear written reporting, firm deadlines, and using the agency’s complaint route with solid evidence.

Mould and damp in rented property — tenant rights

Mould and damp in rented property — tenant rights

UkFixGuide Team
December 19, 2025

Mould and damp in a rented home is common in UK winters and often returns after cleaning. Use evidence-led reporting to separate condensation habits from repairs the landlord must address.