{
  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/rent-book-regulations-northern-ireland-2004/schedule/part-IV/paragraph-4",
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  "legislation": "nisr/2004/192",
  "legislation_title": "The Rent Book Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004",
  "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/rent-book-regulations-northern-ireland-2004",
  "path": "schedule/part/IV/paragraph/4",
  "kind": "paragraph",
  "number": "4",
  "heading": "Repairs to registered regulated shorthold tenancies",
  "text": "If your tenancy was previously let as a regulated tenancy, you and your landlord have repairing obligations that form part of your tenancy agreement. Unless your tenancy agreement states otherwise, your landlord is responsible for the exterior and structure of your home (including walls, roof, chimney, guttering, doors, windows etc.) and for installations which supply water, gas, electricity and sanitation (including baths, sinks, and WC's). You are responsible for the maintenance and decoration of the interior; all glass, including window glass; open fireplaces, including tiles; and for clearing blockages to sinks, drains, gutters etc. If you need to have repairs carried out you should contact your district council who will inspect your home and issue a Certificate of Disrepair, requiring either you or your landlord to carry out the necessary repair work.",
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  "status": null,
  "version": "current",
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    "source": "legislation.gov.uk",
    "source_url": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/192/schedule/part/IV/paragraph/4",
    "retrieved_at": "2026-10-29T01:57:50.973347+00:00"
  },
  "licence": "Open Government Licence v3.0",
  "licence_url": "https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/",
  "attribution": "Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives."
}