If the issues in your home include the likes of damp, mould, leaks and more and your landlord is failing to repair your property, we can help. 

As a tenant you are entitled to live in a property without issues that could cause you physical harm or financial loss. Yet, so many social housing tenants live in a state of disrepair and fail to act until its too late.

Don’t delay any longer, if you have reported the issue to your landlord and they have not resolved your issue, then we will.

Start your start your housing disrepair claim with us today and we will get your property repaired for you and get you compensation.

Often, a legal letter will result in property repairs being completed by your landlord. However, if the case does need to go to court it could take between 9 and 12 months to obtain the compensation.

You cannot be lawfully evicted from a council or housing association property on the basis of making a claim for substandard living conditions.

What is classed as housing disrepair?

Housing disrepair can include damp, mould, condensation, leaks, drainage, flooding (internal and external i.e. the garden), repointing of brickwork, missing or loose tiles, structural cracks, insect and vermin infestation, poor ventilation, boiler issues, no running or hot water or heating.

Housing disrepair responsibility falls to the landlord whether you’re a social tenant living in either a housing association or council-owned properties, or a private tenant with a private landlord.

Nobody should have to accept poor living conditions. The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation Act) means that repairs are now contractual and any breach of contract allows the tenant to take legal action.

In the first instance, you should always notify your landlord of the issues in your property. If any maintenance or repair issues are needed, but are not, and result in your home becoming unsafe or inadequate to live in, then you could be eligible to make a claim.

Is my landlord responsible for disrepair in my property?

As a tenant, there are often difficulties determining who is responsible for issues or repairs in your home. Generally, your tenancy agreement should outline what the tenant and the landlord are each responsible for maintaining and repairing. Sometimes it’s not as straightforward as being 100% landlord responsibility or 100% tenant duty to repair, maintain or pay.

To help make things easier for you, we’ve compiled the most common areas that we see confusion over. Visit our comprehensive disrepair guide to find out who is responsible for what. We offer free legal advice, whether you have a valid claim or not, so if you need a helping hand, get in touch.

What can I claim for?

You could be eligible to claim for housing disrepair if your home has any of the below issues:

• Rising damp, leading to mould
• Penetrating damp, leading to mould
• Non-functioning or unsafe heating system or boiler
• Unsafe flooring or staircases
• Rotten doors or window frames
• Leaking pipes or cracked sanitation equipment
• Faulty electrics
• Loose tiles or brickwork
• Vermin or insect infestation

Is your property full of damp? Perhaps there’s unsafe flooring or faulty electrics. You could be eligible to make a claim to help get the repairs done and potentially get some compensation too. Contact Us.

You may also make a compensation claim for personal injury or an equality act claim if the housing disrepair has caused you physical or mental health issues, or discrimination or has directly put you or anyone in the household at risk of harm, including high and sustained levels of stress and suffering.

What can I claim for?

You could be eligible to claim for housing disrepair if your home has any of the below issues:

• Rising damp, leading to mould
• Penetrating damp, leading to mould
• Non-functioning or unsafe heating system or boiler
• Unsafe flooring or staircases
• Rotten doors or window frames
• Leaking pipes or cracked sanitation equipment
• Faulty electrics
• Loose tiles or brickwork
• Vermin or insect infestation

Is your property full of damp? Perhaps there’s unsafe flooring or faulty electrics. You could be eligible to make a claim to help get the repairs done and potentially get some compensation too. Find out how to start your housing disrepair claim.

You may also make a compensation claim for personal injury or an equality act claim if the housing disrepair has caused you physical or mental health issues, or discrimination or has directly put you or anyone in the household at risk of harm, including high and sustained levels of stress and suffering. 

The Equality Act ensures that people are treated without discrimination. By making a claim, we will get the changes you need to improve your quality of life and seek compensation for any discrimination.