Repair

10.3.1. Sections 11–16 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (as amended by the Housing Act 1988) apply to this Agreement. These require the Landlord to keep in repair the structure and exterior of the Premises (including drains, gutters, and pipes) and keep in repair and proper working order the installations in the Premises for the supply of water, gas, electricity, sanitation, and for space and water heating. The Landlord will not accept responsibility for charges incurred by the Tenant that might otherwise be the Landlord’s responsibility, except in the case of an emergency.

10.3.2. The Landlord shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that the Premises shall comply with the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018.

Intention of the Clause:
This clause outlines the landlord's responsibilities for repairs, as mandated by the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Housing Act 1988.

Why It's Important:
It clarifies the scope of repairs that the landlord is responsible for, ensuring the property remains habitable.