Who is responsible for what?

The association is legally responsible for keeping the structure of your home in a good state of repairs. This includes:

• The roof, walls, window, doors and door frames, floor, ceiling and plaster work, skirting boards, drains and gutters.
• The installations for the supply of water, gas and electricity to your home.
• The maintenance of garden fences and boundary walls as well as pathways.
• Maintaining and decorating common halls and stairways.

Tenants are responsible for:

• minor repairs, such as door handles, tap, washers, small plaster crack
• Fitting mortice locks or adding extra security
• Replacing broken window, except where the association is responsible for the breakage
• Maintaining garden
• Internal decoration
• Clearing blocked sinks, WCs and baths where the blockage is caused by a tenant or a member of their household
• Infestation of insect or mice

If you are not sure then it is advisable to check your tenancy agreement.