Repairs and bad conditions

Repairs and bad conditions quick links: 

  1. Is my home fit to live in? 
  2. Can my landlord evict me because I asked for repairs? 
  3. Repairs – renting from a private landlord 

This section provides information about the rights that renters in Wales have to a home that is fit to live in or if repairs are needed. It also explains what you can do if you are worried about safety, or your home has become unsuitable for you. 

You can also download our Disrepair factsheet. 

Repairs when renting from a private landlord

If you are rent privately and your home needs repairs, your landlord is responsible for most repairs

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Repairs when renting from a community landlord

This section explains the rights you have if your home needs repairs and you rent from a community landlord.

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Is my home fit to live in?

Landlords must ensure that rented homes are fit for habitation. The law sets out certain standards that must be met.

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Can my landlord evict me because I asked for repairs?

It is unlawful for your landlord to give you an eviction notice because you asked them to repair something or make your home fit to live in.

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Home safety

This section looks at fire, gas and electrical safety. It explains how to prevent accidents and what you should do in an emergency.

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Getting adaptations

It may be possible to get adaptations carried out to make your home more suitable for you.

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Problems with neighbours

Find out what you can do if your neighbours are noisy or are harassing you. If you are having a dispute with a neighbour it is a good idea to seek mediation to resolve problems before they get worse.

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Overcrowding

Find out who qualifies as legally overcrowded and what you can do if you are living in overcrowded conditions.

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Flooding

Find out what you can do about rehousing and repairs if your home is flooded.

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This page was last updated on: November 29, 2023

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