Who should clean gutters landlord or tenant?

Under the terms of Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act, 1985, responsibility for the maintenance and repair of external structures, including drains, gutters and external pipes, falls squarely on the shoulders of the landlord.

Do tenants have to clear gutters?

Is it a tenant’s responsibility to clean the gutters? There is the common misconception that tenants can be responsible for keeping the gutters on the property clear of leaves, dirt, and debris but this is not true and in fact, the tenant is only responsible for blockages or damage that they have directly caused.

Are landlords responsible for gutters?

Are gutters considered part of the roof?

Rain gutters and downspouts are vital parts of your roof system.

Who is responsible for shared guttering?

If guttering and water egress drainage is shared between two properties (look at your deeds and it should say whether this is the case) there is normally a joint responsibility (and liability) for maintenance and repair.

Do tenants have to clean gutters Victoria?

The Tribunal interprets the tenant’s duty to keep the rented premises in a ‘reasonably clean condition’ to include an obligation by the tenant to mow the lawn and maintain garden beds so that they are neat. For example, the Tribunal interprets this duty to include cleaning gutters and pruning larger trees.

What do roofers do instead of cleaning gutters?

Gutter wedges can do the same job, and are incredibly affordable! Gutter wedges direct leaves and debris to the top of the water flow, and away from the downspout openings. This will keep the openings clear so that rainwater and smaller debris can drain with ease, leaving your gutters free from clogs or blockage.

Should you replace gutters or roof first?

While it is usually best to have a new gutter system installed after your roof, sometimes this is not possible. If your gutters are damaged or ineffective, you may have no other choice but to have them installed before your new roofing system.

Who is responsible for a blocked shared drain?

Assuming a detached property in London has no shared drains, then the homeowner is responsible for the drains up to the property boundary, and Thames Water is responsible for all blockages or repairs off your property.

Who owns the drainpipe?

General principle is as you would expect – the downpipe is the property and responsibility of the person whose roof it drains. Usually it is wholly on the land of that person, too, although not always.