If your rented property in Mortonhall 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.
Our risk-free ‘no win, no fee’ policy guarantees you won’t suffer any financial losses throughout the process. So why not take action and start your journey towards a better tomorrow? Get in touch with us today by calling 0333 090 3068 or completing the form below!
If you live in a property owned by your local council, then it is their responsibility to ensure that any necessary repairs- be they minor leaks or emergency fixes – are attended to. Should the city fail to meet their obligations and address the issue despite having been alerted of its existence, you may consider making a legal claim against them. Such action could potentially result in court enforcement requiring the municipality carry out repair works as well as monetary compensation for damages caused due to loss of amenity or inconvenience incurred.
Before filing a complaint against the council, it is important to make sure that you have reported your issue and that they have not responded.
As a social housing tenant, you deserve to have access to an adequate quality of life. Don’t delay addressing any issues with your housing association – take action now! Our legal team can assist in getting the necessary repairs and providing compensation for any distress or losses suffered. You could start by informing them directly about your concerns today.
A housing association is responsible for ensuring that all of their rental units are in prime condition and any faults must be rectified promptly. Failure to meet this obligation could lead to compensation due to negligence or neglect, causing considerable emotional and financial stress for tenants. Our experienced housing disrepair solicitor work diligently towards preventing such scenarios from occurring, providing renters with peace of mind knowing they live in a safe place.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
Living in social housing shouldn’t be anything less than satisfactory. If you’re having issues with your local housing association, our experienced housing disrepair lawyers can help by providing legal action and necessary repairs for the damage done to both yourself and your property. Start taking measures now by submitting a formal complaint to the association – don’t let them get away with neglecting their duties! With our support, you can make sure that they’ll give you what is rightfully yours: a safe home.
Our housing disrepair experts understand the physical, emotional, and financial difficulties that renting poor quality property can have on renters. As a result, it is imperative for any housing association to ensure their residences are in working order; otherwise, they may be liable to pay compensation due to their conduct or negligence. We take our responsibility seriously and are quick to address any faults that occur.
If you, or someone in your household has suffered health issues, property damage and/or other hardships due to the inadequate maintenance of your home – legally speaking, you are owed compensation. Additionally if some or all areas of the house become unlivable and necessitate rent for alternate lodging – that money should be reimbursed as well.
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.
As Landlords, it is your responsibility to handle the increasing dampness in homes. This stems from an underlying provision within tenancy agreements that mandates landlords keep the exterior and structure of tenant’s dwellings in good repair.
Don’t be afraid to seek recompense from your landlord if the state of your home – be it damp, mildew, electrical faults or structural damage – has caused you any distress and financial burden. In addition, there’s a chance that some of the rent money paid prior to repairs could also be recovered depending on the situation at hand. Make sure to take advantage of housing disrepair claims which can cover many issues in residential properties!
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!
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.
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, you must fulfill your responsibility to the utmost when it comes to maintaining your rental property. This includes any and all installations like water systems, heating solutions, drainage pipes and other sanitary requirements such as gas or electricity connections. Should there be an issue with water leakage in one of these dwellings under your management – quick action is paramount; resolving this problem quickly will ensure that minimal damage is caused.
The landlord must guarantee that their property is safe and habitable. Furthermore, if water damage occurred due to a plumbing issue, the owner may be accountable for mending it as well.
Despite the fact that most landlords can’t terminate your tenancy until they take care of a problem, there are exceptions. If your landlord has neglected to address an issue that renders living in the property unsuitable for you and your family’s needs, then it may be essential to depart before what was initially agreed upon. As long as the house is safe and fit for human occupancy, this provides justifiable grounds on which to act accordingly.
As rental agreements assert that tenants are liable for repairs, it is ultimately the obligation of Council & Housing association landlords to both cover the costs and manage external repair needs such as damage to windows or doors. Broken windows and doors can lead to further problems like mold buildup, in addition to posing a hazard.
Landlords should ascertain that outer windows and doors shut tightly while ensuring they’re resistant against moisture accumulation and drafts; this also entails repairing eroded sealants, defective door handles or locks, rotted window frames, faulty hinges or broken glass.
Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 demands that landlords are accountable for ensuring all external and structural repairs to their rented premises. This goes beyond basic upkeep – any repair which impacts the aesthetic appeal or framework of your property is included under this legal regulation as well.
The landlord is responsible for taking care of any potential safety hazards within or around the rental property with their own resources. Even though your lease might state that you must do some minor tasks, like replacing light bulbs, most major repairs are not required by you.
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.
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