If you are a resident of Washington or any other British city, our solicitors can assist with filing a housing disrepair claim if your house has become uninhabitable due to poor repair work. Filing this type of claim is commonly known as starting a housing disrepair process and we have the expertise needed to effectively file it on your behalf.
Our ‘no win, no fee’ policy ensures that you don’t have to pay a penny throughout the entire process. Get started today by calling us at 0333 090 3068 or filling out our form below!
Living in a council-owned property entitles you to have any home repairs, such as minor leaks or emergency situations fixed right away. If the local council has failed to meet your requirements and take action on your complaints, then legal steps may be taken against them. Filing a claim may result in the court ordering the city to perform their duty and make necessary repairs along with awarding compensation for costs incurred from this “loss of amenity”.
Before take legal action against the council, be sure that you have reported your issue and given them time to react. This is essential for ensuring you take the most appropriate steps; waiting for their response before taking any further action would be wise.
As a social housing tenant, you deserve to live in dignified conditions and if the repairs your house needs have not been taken care of by relevant authorities, our housing disrepair lawyers team is here to provide legal help. Don’t hesitate any longer – act now! Start with filing an official complaint against your local association; if needed, consult one of our solicitors who will protect and defend your rights during every part of this process. Get going on taking control over what rightfully belongs to you so that meaningful compensation can be received for any struggles experienced or damages caused. Trust us we have expertise in housing disrepair compensation!
It is the obligation of a housing association to guarantee that their dwellings are properly maintained and any problems are promptly remedied. If they fail in this duty, then they can be held liable for any damages or recompense claims made against them as a consequence of their disregard. Our experts on living conditions take into account not just physical damage but also emotional and financial pain felt by occupants when residing within inadequate surroundings.
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
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
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.
As a social housing tenant, you deserve to live in decent conditions. Our experienced lawyer team can help you take immediate action and secure the repairs needed as well as reimbursement for any suffering or losses caused by your residence’s disrepair. If your housing association is not upholding its obligations, act now! Start by submitting an official complaint to them with our assistance.
Ensuring that tenants have a safe, secure and well-maintained home is the responsibility of any housing association. If faults are not addressed promptly it could result in costly legal liabilities for them. Our housing disrepair experts understand how distressing and expensive inadequate accommodation can be to renters – both physically, mentally and financially.
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 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.
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, 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 legal obligation, Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 requires landlords to take responsibility for any fundamental structural or external repairs necessary at their leased property. Reparations that extend beyond visual improvements must also be applied – such as those pertaining to functionality and security.
Landlords must not only be aware of any potential safety hazards around their property, but they should also take ownership of the costs associated with fixing them too. Your lease agreement might specify that you will have to look after small maintenance issues such as replacing light bulbs; however, if there are major structural renovations needed it is up to the landlord to cover those expenses.
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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