A quick guide to understanding your rights and responsibilities
By Simran Prasad
Aug 22, 2025, 10:48 AM IST
Landlords usually cover damage to the building while tenants need contents insurance for their belongings
Call the police get a crime reference number and notify your landlord or agent immediately
The landlord or agent will arrange urgent repairs like boarding up broken windows or doors
Landlords remain responsible for repairs unless they can prove tenant negligence
It outlines who is responsible for internal or external damage depending on the cause
You can ask for security upgrades or fit new locks with landlord permission