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Repairs and standards - private renting

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Making repairs in privately rented accommodation

What landlords and tenants should do if a property needs repairs and who is responsible for carrying them out

Health and safety in privately rented accommodation

The gas, fire, electrical and other health and safety standards landlords must meet

Houses with multiple private tenants - standards and landlord obligations

Find out if you live in a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and what legal standards apply

Recognising good private landlords - accreditation schemes

Find out what landlord accreditation schemes are, how they work and how they can benefit landlords and tenants

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