Getting Repairs Done When You Rent Privately in England: Damp, Mould and Disrepair

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About Course

A leaking roof, broken boiler or spreading mould can make a rented home miserable and unhealthy. This course explains what your landlord must repair in England, the safety rules on gas, electrics and alarms, how to report problems so they are taken seriously, and what you can do – through your council or the courts – if nothing happens.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course gives general information based on published official guidance as at October 2026. It is not legal or financial advice. Rules can differ between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland; for help with your own situation, contact Citizens Advice, Shelter or another advice service.

© 2026 Tutwoo UK Limited. This course was created in-house by Tutwoo and is our original work. It is for your own learning only: please do not copy, share, record or resell it.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Know which repairs are your landlord's responsibility and which are yours
  • Understand the gas, electrical, smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarm rules
  • Report repairs effectively and keep the right evidence
  • Use your council's environmental health team and the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act if repairs are not done

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Who is responsible for what?
  • Safety rules and damp and mould
  • Reporting repairs and taking action

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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