<prompt> Human: I moved into a two bedroom flat 2 months ago. The bedroom blinds were fully broken was fine when I looked around the place on move in. I told the estate agents right away and they said it will be sorted in a week. Two months later, countless emails phone calls complaints etc its still not fixed. My rent is due today and j havent paid it in hopes it will make them sort the problem sooner. Is this allowed? Any other advice on what I should do? Thanks!  <response>: My rent is due today and j havent paid it in hopes it will make them sort the problem sooner. Is this allowed? Any other advice on what I should do? Thanks!No, not allowed, and a rather bad idea. There is a very specific procedure to follow to legally deduct the cost of repairs from your rent. Its on the Shelter website hereMy advice is pay your rent today and then follow the procedure.EDIT: also note that not paying your rent for any reason could trigger penalty clauses within your tenancy agreement. You could end up owing the LL more money. 