Repairs responsibilities

This page sets out who is responsible for what when it comes to repairs.

Amplius is responsible for maintaining:

  • the structure and outside of the home
  • the fixtures and fittings we have provided
  • any communal areas

Customers are responsible for additional repairs if they, their family, or visitors cause the damage.

Here is a full breakdown of who is responsible for what.

Bathroom / Kitchen / PlumbingResponsibility
AmpliusCustomer
Basin or sink replacement ✔
Bath panel replacement ✔
Blocked bath, basin, sink and shower ✔
Broken toilet seat ✔
Plug or chain replacement ✔
Pop up plug replacement✔
Plumbing/fitting customers own appliances.
Must be undertaken to Gas Safe or NICEIC Regulations and certification provided to Amplius 
✔
Sealant replacement for kitchen units and sanitary fittings ✔
Shower curtain replacement ✔
Shower head and hose ✔
Tap washer replacement (to stop dripping) ✔
Unblocking of external waste pipes ✔
Water supply and water pipes ✔
GasResponsibility
AmpliusCustomer
Bleeding radiators and adjusting pressure ✔
Chimneys ✔
Fireplaces, fitted fires and central heating systems ✔
Fires fitted by customer ✔
Gas pipes and appliances by Amplius✔
Electrical Responsibility
AmpliusCustomer
Electrical wiring including sockets and switches ✔
Fluorescent tubes and starter motors ✔
Fuse box – resetting of a trip switch ✔
Fuses✔
Fuse on fuse board✔
Lightbulbs in encased lighting✔
Hard wired door bells✔
Internal Responsibility
AmpliusCustomer
Communal areas (unless damage has been caused by the customer)✔
Cracks (minor in walls or ceilings. Generally smaller than the edge of £1 coin)✔
Cracks (major in walls or ceilings) ✔
Curtain pole, rail or track replacement ✔
Damage caused by customer to the property, fixtures or fittings ✔
Door changes to accommodate carpets, including re-fixing of any draught excluders ✔
Doorbell replacement or fitting (including batteries) ✔
Doors and frames ✔
Door hinges and skirting ✔
Fixtures and fittings provided by Amplius✔
Fitting additional locks, catches, safety devices (spy hole, safety chain, burglar alarm etc.) ✔
Fixtures customer has fitted (flooring, shelves, coat hooks etc.) ✔
Handles and latches on inside doors and cupboards ✔
Keys or fobs ✔
Painting and decorating including papering, woodwork and coving ✔
Pests – general infestation of a neighbourhood ✔
Pests – individual property ✔
Smoke alarm (battery powered) testing or replacement ✔
TV aerial or satellite dish customer have had fitted ✔
TV aerial or satellite dish we have fitted for communal use ✔
Walls, floors and ceilings ✔
External Responsibility
AmpliusCustomer
Boundary walls and fencing✔
Doors✔
Door steps✔
Drains, gutters and external pipes✔
Dustbin replacement (individual property)✔
Dustbin replacement (communal)✔
Fencing between gardens✔
Garages and stores (excluding sheds)✔
Gardens, including hedging and trees✔
Overall structure of the property✔
Painting✔
Paths and walkways where shared or main access to property✔
Roof✔
Walls✔
Washing lines or rotary dryers✔
Window sills, catches, sash cords and window frames ✔
Windows (excluding glass, which is potentially rechargeable)✔

You can also find more information about of what customers are expected to do in our Responsive Repairs Policy on the Amplius website.