Right to repair

Qualifying jobs

These jobs can qualify for compensation in the right to repair scheme.

Electrics

  • loss of some or all power
  • dangerous sockets or fittings

Water & Gas

  • loss of some or all water supply
  • loss of some or all hot water
  • loss of some or all gas supply

Heating

  • loss of some or all heating
  • blocked flue on an open fire or boiler

Floors & Stairs

  • rotting timber
  • faulty banister or handrail

Plumbing

  • blocked or leaking foul drain or soil stack
  • blocked or leaking toilet pan or (only) toilet not flushing
  • blocked sink, bath or basin
  • taps that won't turn
  • leaking pipe, tank or cistern

Roofs, windows & doors

  • leaking roof
  • insecure window or outside door
  • broken door entry phone

Extractor fans

  • broken kitchen or bathroom fan

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