Right to Repair

The Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 introduced the tenants' Right to Repair. The Right to Repair provides tenants with a statutory right to have certain repairs carried out within a specific timescale. Right to Repair covers certain repairs, known as 'qualifying repairs'' as set out in the table below up to a value of £350.

Qualifying Repair Maximum period in working days from date qualifying repair has been notified to the Association
Blocked flue to open fire or boiler                                          1 day
Blocked or leaking foul drains, soil stacks, toilet pans (where there is no other toilet in the property)                                          1 day
 Blocked sink, bath or drain                                          1 day
 Partial loss of electric power                                          3 days
 Total loss of electric power                                           1 day
 Insecure external window, door, lock                                           1 day
 Unsafe access path or step                                           1 day
 Leaks or flooding from water or heating pipes, tanks or cisterns                                           1 day
 Loss or partial loss of gas supply                                           1 day
 Loss or partial loss of space or water heating where no alternative heating is available                                           1 day
 Toilet not flushing (where there is no other toilet in the property)                                           1 day
 Unsafe power of lighting socket or electrical fitting                                           1 day
Partial loss of water supply                                          3 days
Total loss of water supply                                           1 day
Loose or detached banister or handrail                                           3 days
Unsafe timber flooring or stair treads                                           3 days
Mechanical extractor fan in internal kitchen or bathroom not working (where there is no external window or door)                                           7 days