STAIRS & FLOOR
You shouldn’t have to live with hazards that put you or your family at risk. Your landlord is legally responsible to ensure your living space is safe and secure. A significant part of this is ensuring that all fixtures and fittings won’t cause those in your home any significant harm.
How do I know if my flooring or stairs are unsafe?
Sometimes it can be obvious such as a loose step or an uneven floor. Other times, issues can develop over time such as:
Warped wooden floors
Carpets becoming loose due to being fitted improperly
Loose or broken stair treads
When is my housing provider
responsible for fixing
these issues?
If you’ve reported a problem and your landlord hasn’t taken
any action, they could be held liable, especially if someone gets hurt.
your landlord should:
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Conduct regular inspections
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Address reported issues promptly
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Ensure the property meets safety standards
If they fail to do so and an injury occurs due to their negligence, you could have grounds for a housing disrepair claim.
