withholding rent

red_devil

Is it legal to with hold rent if work isnt done on the home that needs it? has anyone does this?

RAS

Assuming England and Wales, no. Short route to eviction.

Go to the Shelter web-site and read up on the full process required to get repairs done.

pmlindyloo

There is an excellent guide about getting your LL to do repairs here:

http://england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/repairs_and_bad_conditions/disrepair_in_rented_accommodation/repairs_in_private_lets/landlord_refusing_to_do_repairs

In general terms you are still liable for rent as per your contract.

If you want further advice about your specific case then contact Shelter.

Werdnal

Depends what the work is, what was agreed, if it was in writing, and then only as a last resort.

Shelter have the specific procedure for this, and as mentioned above, anything other than that process is likely to get you notice at the LL's first opportunity.

BitterAndTwisted

Your view of repairs on a property "which needs it" may not coincide with your landlord's view. Or mine.

In all cases, withholding rent should be a very last resort once you have exhausted all other options in precisely the procedures Shelter set out in their guidance notes.