Property tenancy laws are in place to ensure repairs are handled appropriately, but it’s good to know who’s responsible and the timeframes that are reasonable for getting repairs done. This includes urgent repairs for essential services, including when something breaks over a weekend. And consider tenants’ responsibility for reporting breakages and not letting things go un-reported, which might lead to further damage. Tom Chapman, Consumer Protection Officer in the Kimberley, talks about all these points as well as what to do if repairs don’t get dealt within that reasonable timeframe.