Landlord and Tenant Obligations

Whether you are a landlord or tenant, it is vital that you are aware of your legal rights and obligations. The law protects both parties and does not permit you to "take the law into your own hands", irrespective of circumstances.
It is important that landlords fully understand their obligations. The answer to a smooth running tenancy lies with both parties fully adhering to their obligations under the agreement and communicating with the agent to this effect. Each Tenancy Agreement Morgan Randall supply clearly sets out the obligations of both parties however below we have detailed some of the more common responsibilities.

Landlord

• Repairs to the structure and exterior of the property, heating and hot water installations, basins, sinks, baths and other sanitary installations
• The safety of gas and electrical appliances
• The fire safety of furniture and furnishings provided under the tenancy
• Ensuring that the property is fit for habitation
• Repairing and keeping in working order the room and water heating equipment

Tenant

• Paying the rent as agreed and taking proper care of the property
• Bills for gas, electricity, telephone, etc and all other charges as detailed in the agreement
• In most cases, paying the council tax, water and sewerage charges

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