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Owner obligations for repairing rental properties


The owner must maintain the property during the tenancy in as near as possible to the same condition it was in at the start of the tenancy, except for reasonable wear and tear.

If maintenance or repairs are needed, and the tenant has not caused it, the owner must have the repairs done at their own cost. A tenant must notify the owner within seven days of noticing something that needs repair.

If a tenant has caused a need for repair, the owner can ask the tenant to arrange or pay for the repairs.

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Last updated: 14 Sep 2022

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