Maintenance responsibilities checklist
| Maintenance Issue | Landlord | Tenant | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replacing taps | |||
| Replacing tap washers | |||
| Replacing light bulbs | Including those in appliances and outside lighting | ||
| Replacing consumables | Filters, batteries etc. | ||
| Tightening screws | Curtain poles, door handles, kitchen cupboards etc. | ||
| Mowing lawn, weeding, clearing leaves and general gardening | |||
| Light pruning | Do not cut down or undertake severe pruning of mature plants, shrubs etc. without the landlord’s permission | ||
| Cleaning of patio/paving | To avoid slip hazards | ||
| Removal of moss & leaves from gutters | It is your responsibility to notify the landlord if the gutters need cleaning, clearing or repairing | ||
| Bleeding radiators | |||
| Radiator leaks | If caused by erosion or wear, however it is your responsibility if you have caused the damage* | ||
| Re-igniting pilot light/boiler(initial troubleshooting) | As long as you have been provided with a manual/instructions, you should undertake initial troubleshooting before reporting it to the landlord | ||
| Boiler maintenance and servicing | |||
| Replacing fuses | |||
| Appliance repairs | Unless the damage is caused by you* | ||
| Appliance upkeep | Includes filter and general cleaning, checking pipes, adding chemicals as required etc. | ||
| House alarm servicing | If the system is used by you, any security company charge should be paid by you | ||
| Electrical repairs/checks | Unless the damage is caused by you* | ||
| Unblocking drains | Please refer to your tenancy agreement for full details | ||
| Replacing shower heads, clasps, hoses | Unless the damage is caused by you* | ||
| Tightening clasp fittings, towel rails etc. | |||
| Cleaning and de-scaling of showers and showerheads | |||
| Shower plumbing/electrical repairs | Unless the damage is caused by you* | ||
| Repairs to bath and shower seals | |||
| Preserving bath and shower seals | |||
| Damp – external | Unless this is caused by you (e.g. poor installation of satellite cabling)* | ||
| Damp – internal | If the damp is a result of your lifestyle, it is your responsibility | ||
| Locks | Depending on the cause of the problem* | ||
| Chimneys | The landlord is responsible for having the chimneys swept prior to your tenancy; it is your responsibility to arrange this during and at the end of the tenancy* |
*Work to be undertaken by a suitably qualified contractor