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Five steps to help prevent disrepair disputes

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A common reason that tenants fall into rent arrears is because they’re unhappy with the condition of the property, and begin to withhold rent. Faye Schneider, Partner in the Landlord and Tenant Team at ARAG Law, shares how you can best protect agents and landlords against an allegation of disrepair.

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