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Prepare to repair

Series: Estate Agency News ; (171) September 2001, 16(1)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Discusses residential landlords' repairing obligations. Warns that in the absence of any express agreement landlords can no longer say they are not responsible for short let (i.e. less than seven year) residential property repairs. The landlord has a duty of care for those repairing obligations that are expressed or implied in the lease. Discusses what is meant by "repair". Explains there must be some disrepair before the obligation to repair arises. The party under the obligation must also have notice to repair. Looks at relevant case law. Advises letting agents to ensure their agreements contain a clause allowing the landlord to enter the premises for the purpose of viewing their condition and state of repair. Notes that a proper inspection should avoid any suggestion the landlord had knowledge of a defect.
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Discusses residential landlords' repairing obligations. Warns that in the absence of any express agreement landlords can no longer say they are not responsible for short let (i.e. less than seven year) residential property repairs. The landlord has a duty of care for those repairing obligations that are expressed or implied in the lease. Discusses what is meant by "repair". Explains there must be some disrepair before the obligation to repair arises. The party under the obligation must also have notice to repair. Looks at relevant case law. Advises letting agents to ensure their agreements contain a clause allowing the landlord to enter the premises for the purpose of viewing their condition and state of repair. Notes that a proper inspection should avoid any suggestion the landlord had knowledge of a defect.