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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.

Excess moisture can lead to the development of damp and mould inside a house or flat, as is often caused by broken pipes, leaky roofs and window frames that let rainwater in. Additionally, using water before properly drying out new constructions will also likely result in an environment where dampness facilitates mould growth.

Whether you are experiencing the effects of a broken boiler, gas or electricity,faulty pipes your landlord should not be ignoring any disrepairs that are going on in your house or counsel house property. Instead, they should be trying to get them fixed as fast as possible. If you are suffering due to the lack of hot water in your house or counsel house property, you should seek legal help as quickly as you can.

Our Law’s expert team of solicitors are here to assist you with housing disrepair claims. Not only can we provide you guidance, but our solicitors take extra step will speak to your landlord on your behalf. This means that they can assist you with any complex paperwork and provide guidance on how to proceed.

As a landlord, you have the responsibility of upholding and managing your rental property. This means being vigilant with all utilities including water systems, heating appliances, electricity and gas connections as well as drainage pipes. If any leaks arise in the home that falls under your watchful eye, it is imperative to solve it swiftly for everyone’s safety and comfort.

As a landlord, it is absolutely paramount to ensure that the home your tenants are moving into is secure and habitable. If water has seeped in from any kind of pipe or other sources within the rental property, you as the owner have an obligation to repair this damage before anyone moves in – no exceptions! Moreover, a landlord may not be able to terminate the tenancy of their tenant until all repair needs are addressed. Even if your house is stable and meets all necessary requirements for residence, you can take action if you feel that the landlord hasn’t taken care of an issue which makes it unsuitable for your family’s purposes. In rare occurrences, this might mean leaving before the end date in your lease arrangement. As such, don’t hesitate to stand up and defend yourself when needed!

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.

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.