Q. I’m confused about what I’m required to pay for. Help!
A. It can be confusing! You’re responsible for basic repairs if your tenancy terms are for less than seven years. These repairs include the exterior of the property, sanitary installations such as baths, washbasins, etc and installations for heating water and space. Make provision for this in the rent that you charge since the tenant is not going to be responsible for carrying out this type of repair or maintenance.
However, there is some flexibility over what can be shared out, depending on how you word your tenancy agreement. It’s worth mentioning that you need to give your tenant 24 hours’ notice in writing if you’re going to access the property to carry out repairs.
