Light obligations

Our Experts Answer:

There are health and safety issues that could come into play here. You say the sensor lights are “a nice extra”. Why were they installed in the first place? If they serve a purpose, and that purpose is to prevent people falling in the dark, then you could be running a risk if you don’t have them fixed.

A landlord is required to put right any defects which could cause anyone to have an accident. If a tenant is arriving home after dark and the front door is unlit does that pose a risk of tripping to anyone walking up the path? You can probably work out the answer yourself.