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What is Housing Disrepair Protocol?

• The Ministry of Justice through the Civil Procedure Rules provide a Housing Disrepair Protocol to be followed if a leaseholder intends to bring such a claim.
• The Protocol applies to tenants of rented premises, where it is most frequently used, but it also applies to leaseholders in England & Wales. In most leases, the landlord is obliged to repair, maintain and insure the exterior, structure and common parts of the building divided into flats.
• The leaseholder will generally be responsible for the interior of the flat which will, usually, include the plumbing serving the flat, interior surfaces of the walls, floors and window glass.
• The lease should clarify each party’s obligations.