Fewer than one in ten tenants are completely happy with their property, while 32% end a tenancy early because of its condition.
Poor-quality kitchens and bathrooms are the biggest issue for tenants, while three-quarters of tenants say that water and energy efficiency is very important.
Décor and quality of fittings could be a deal-breaker for one in three tenants, while old and badly maintained kitchens and bathrooms would put 46% off taking a property.
The findings emerge in a survey of the private rented market by the National Landlords Association and Methven, a shower firm, which questioned 1,000 tenants.
The survey also found that location remains the most important factor in whether a tenant takes a property, while communal areas are the least important.
Only one in ten tenants happy with their property's condition
