Landlords
Landlords have an obligation to ensure that the premises and ancillary property are in a reasonable state of repair at the beginning of the tenancy and to keep them in a reasonable state of repair having regard to their age, character and prospective life.
Tenants
Tenants have an obligation to keep the premises and ancillary property in a reasonable state of cleanliness and must not intentionally or negligently cause or permit damage to the premises or ancillary property. At the end of the tenancy the tenant must leave the premises in a reasonable condition, and in a reasonable state of cleanliness, taking into consideration any reasonable wear and tear that has occurred since the tenant took possession of the premises.