If your rented home has any disrepair issues, our uk housing disrepair solicitors can help you seek compensation from your council or housing association.
It is the landlord’s responsibility to make sure that a decent standard of living is maintained, which includes keeping the rental property in good condition.
Housing disrepair usually consists of the following issues:
Yes, our disrepair solicitors can assist you with your housing disrepair on a no-win-no-fee basis if you’re a council or housing association tenant in New Scarborough.
It’s disappointing when your landlord refuses to maintain the property, and we understand that living in a safe environment is the bare minimum acceptable.
If your landlord refuses to address issues in your house, you may be able to claim housing disrepair compensation and get a court order forcing them to mend it.
We provide No Win, No Fee representation, ensuring that if your housing claim fails, you will not be required to pay us anything. We realize that those who are suffering from a housing problem are often in a financial position to cover legal costs. This is why we provide No Win, No Fee legal representation, which allows people to obtain the legal help they need without incurring financial difficulties. You will not be responsible if they fail.
Are you a Council or Housing association Tenant with housing disrepair issues?
If so we can help you claim compensation on a NO Win, NO Fee basis.
Council Tenant
My flat was repaired in time for my child’s birth and I received rent refunds and compensation. The team were very helpful and understanding of my dangerous situation.
Council Tenant
We had been waiting for 12 months for the damp to be repaired by the council but got nowhere. We were told by a friend that this company could help and within 6 months we received compensation for damages & all the damp and mould was removed.
Housing Association Tenant
Couldn’t leave any clothes in any of the bedrooms due to dampness and mould, our clothes, possessions & electronics were ruined and not to mention the huge amounts of stress this caused over the years. I am so grateful for your help with getting my property repaired for me & the financial compensation awarded to me has changed my life. Thank you so much
Housing Association Tenant
Couldn’t leave any clothes in any of the bedrooms due to dampness and mould, our clothes, possessions & electronics were ruined and not to mention the huge amounts of stress this caused over the years. I am so grateful for your help with getting my property repaired for me & the financial compensation awarded to me has changed my life. Thank you so much
The landlord must maintain the property in good condition as required by law. When a house is in bad shape, it implies that its current condition is worse than when the tenant rented it — that is, it has deteriorated significantly.
Claims for housing disrepair may cover the cost of repairs, inconvenience caused by the landlord’s absence of repair, as well as any disruption caused by the work, and any personal injury consequences such as asthma that result from issues like damp or mold.
We provide assistance to our clients with disrepair complaints. We have a specialized staff that assists Council and Housing association tenants who are having distressing, inconvenient, or health issues as a result of poor living conditions.
Housing disrepair occurs when a property is not well-maintained by the landlord and falls below standard habitable quality. This can cause safety and wellbeing issues for tenants living in these conditions.
Once a rental property becomes unliveable due to disrepair–for example, if there is physical damage to the exterior or interior, infestation, plumbing problems, mould issues, or anything else that would prevent you from living normally in the rented property–it is said to have “deteriorated.”
Do you want to sue your landlord for negligence? Are there any problems with your leased home that need to be addressed? Have you described the issues and asked for them to be fixed, but your landlord has failed to do so within a reasonable timeframe? Have you been harmed in any way because of the disrepair? If you have a good case against your landlord for negligence, our Housing Disrepair Solicitors may assist you in obtaining compensation.
Are you a Council or Housing association Tenant with housing disrepair issues?
If so we can help you claim compensation on a NO Win, NO Fee basis.
Informing your landlord of any problems with the condition of your apartment as soon as possible is crucial. If repairs have not been made after you’ve informed them, you can take action against the landlord.
By sending us documentation of the issues you’ve been having, we will send a formal complaint to your landlord outlining the necessary repairs. We will also notify your landlord that they should reimburse you for any trouble or discomfort they have caused.
If you file a housing disrepair claim, you can request a court order from your landlord to make the necessary repairs. You may be compensated for:
Damage to belongings – You have the right to claim compensation for any items that are damaged or destroyed as a result of the property’s poor condition. You may also demand compensation for property damage incurred during your landlord’s maintenance efforts.
Financial loss – You may be eligible for financial compensation if your living situation is causing you financial hardship, like when your landlord doesn’t make repairs they’re supposed to. Keep in mind that if you owe rent, this will affect your case.
Personal injury – If you’ve been injured because of your landlord’s carelessness, you might be able to make a personal injury claim. Various types of claims come from disrepair, like respiratory diseases, injuries from hazards like tripping or falling, and carbon monoxide poisoning. We can help by providing medical reports and expert witnesses for court proceedings.
Inconvenience – You should be reimbursed for any costs associated with a widespread outage, such as the inconvenience of having your house off limits, or the time it takes to get it operational again.
House deterioration can manifest in a number of ways, such as damp walls, mildew odors, leaks, flooding (both inside and out), brick repointing, missing or loose tiles, structural fractures,…
It is always the landlord’s responsibility to fix housing disrepair, whether you are a social tenant in either a housing association or council-owned property, or a private tenant with a private landlord.
No one should be forced to reside in dangerous or unhealthful housing conditions. The new Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation Act) requires landlords to ensure that the property is safe and healthy for human habitation, and tenants can use legal action if they don’t.
The only exception to your landlord not being able to forcefully remove you from your Housing Association or Council House tenancy is if you have failed to make adequate payments, and no plan for payment has been established. If this is the case, even a £1-a-month financing program would suffice as protection.
If you’re a private renter, your landlord may issue you
a Section 21 eviction notice to throw you out without providing an explanation. Right now, there are efforts underway to stop this practice, but landlords are still legally allowed to evict tenants in certain cases. Even if they do manage to eject you from the property, we can help if your landlord follows through on their threat.
Are you a Council or Housing association Tenant with housing disrepair issues?
If so we can help you claim compensation on a NO Win, NO Fee basis.
There is no specific time limit for lodging a housing disrepair claim, but it is usually in your best interests to act promptly. This is since the earlier you file a claim, the simpler it will be to gather evidence and establish liability. There may be legal deadlines associated with your claim, such as if you are claiming for personal injury.
If you believe that mould is causing a health problem, you should consult with a lawyer about filing a claim for compensation.
English law requires your landlord to always provide you with a dependable source of heating or hot water. As a tenant, space-heating equipment should be available in every room you rent, including a working boiler for heated water.
Apartment owners are responsible for maintaining all hot water and heating systems as well as the appliances they have provided, such as electric heaters. They must also maintain these systems in good working order. If you have a problem with your heating or hot water at any time, your landlord is obligated to pay for the necessary repairs and maintenance to resolve the problem.
If you reside in social housing, you are entitled to a home that meets certain requirements under the laws of your province. We can work with you to ensure that your house is in good condition and help you receive compensation for any losses or issues caused by poor living conditions.
If you have an issue with your housing association, time is of the essence. To start, submit a complaint to the organization in question. Housing associations are responsible for keeping the homes they provide up to code and addressing any complaints in a timely manner– if they don’t, they may be sued or held liable for financial damages.
our housing disrepair professionals understand the physical, emotional, and financial challenges that renting substandard housing can create for tenants.
Have you submitted a complaint regarding the following types of housing association or council property disrepair that haven’t been addressed?
Are you a Council or Housing association Tenant with housing disrepair issues?
If so we can help you claim compensation on a NO Win, NO Fee basis.
info@housing-disrepair-solicitor.uk
0333 050 9030
