If your  rented property in Aldermaston Wharf or any other UK city is uninhabitable due to disrepair, our experienced solicitors can help you submit a housing disrepair claim. This kind of legal action is referred to as lodging a housing disrepair claim.

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As a renter, you likely have an unspoken understanding in your tenancy contract that stipulates the landlord must act when confronted with issues such as rising damp and other structural damages. This implies that landlords are generally responsible for tackling said circumstances.

Have you been affected by the presence of mold, electrical issues or structural damage in your rental property? If so, then you may be eligible for a housing disrepair claim. You could potentially receive compensation from your landlord to make up for any troubles or financial losses caused by their neglect. In some cases, it is even possible to have previously paid rent reimbursed while repairs are being carried out on the property!

As a tenant, it can be hard to decide who should take responsibility for any problems or repairs in your home or council house. Generally, your tenancy agreement should clear what the tenant and the landlord are each responsible for maintaining and repairing property. Sometimes it’s not clear as being 100% landlord liability or 100% tenant responsibility to repair, maintain or pay.

To help make things easier for you, we’ve compiled the most common areas that we see confusion over. We offer free legal advice and take your case NO Win, No Fee Basis, so if you need a helping hand, get in touch.

Have you noticed an unpleasant number of mould and dampness in your home? This could be due to the presence of excessive moisture coming from a variety of potential sources such as leaking pipes, damaged roofing or windows that allow water inside, or even newly built homes without proper drying time. By taking these factors into account, you can easily identify the true cause so it may be resolved swiftly!

If your landlord or housing association can provide evidence to show that you are responsible for damaging the boiler, then you could be liable to pay. However, if an expert can say that a boiler was at the end of its life span and reach the expire date, then it is the landlord’s or housing association responsibility to pay for a new boiler.

As a landlord, it is your responsibility to maintain and safeguard the condition of your rental property. Every component must be taken into consideration, from water systems to heating apparatus, drainage pipes to gas and electrical units. If any form of water leakage occurs in the house that you administrate over, then you should respond right away with an effective solution.

The landlord not only has to guarantee that the property is habitable, but also make sure it is secure. In cases of water damage caused by a leakage, they might even be liable for fixing up the mess created as a result.

Typically, a landlord cannot terminate your occupancy until they have resolved any problems that are under their responsibility. If the issue remains after multiple attempts to resolve it and has made living in the property unsuitable for you or your family, then there is cause to take action. Even if initially deemed safe and appropriate by landlords, this breach of duty grants further grounds to act accordingly.

As a landlord for either a Council or Housing Association, it is essential that you ensure the exterior of your rental property remains in good condition – this includes damage to doors and windows. It doesn’t matter what is stated in the agreement; at the end of the day, it’s up to you as an owner to guarantee all entrances into your tenants’ home are functioning.

Landlords should be aware of the detriments that can arise from a lack of regular maintenance, such as mold growth and safety hazards. To prevent these issues, they should be mindful to inspect for signs of wear-and-tear like eroded sealants, broken door handles/locks, rotten window frames, faulty hinges or cracked glass; in addition to ensuring all external openings remain draughtproof and protected against damp when properly closed.

By law, the landlord is obligated to make any necessary repairs that affect the external or structural integrity of their leased property. This obligation specified in Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 applies to all kinds of essential fixes—from those relating strictly to stability and safety, right through to cosmetic improvements aimed at restoring a building’s aesthetics.

As a tenant, you have the right to be provided with a safe and secure environment. This includes any issues with your property or its surrounding area that could potentially lead to harm. Your tenancy agreement may include basic maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs, but it is not typically your responsibility to take on structural repairs–that should fall upon your landlord who will cover all costs associated with these matters.