Are you in Westra or another part of the United Kingdom and your rental property is unsafe to live in due to requiring repairs? Our legal professionals are here for you. We can help start a housing disrepair claim, also known as filing a housing disrepair case – so don’t hesitate any longer. Trust us, we’ll get it done quickly!

With our ‘no win, no fee’ promise, you can rest assured that there are absolutely no fees for the entire process – it’s free to you! Get started now by calling us at 0333 090 3068 or completing the form below.

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.

Are you feeling overwhelmed and out of pocket due to the condition of your home? If so, it may be possible for you to seek financial recompense from your landlord. A housing disrepair claim can cover a variety of problems such as mildew, electrical faults, or structural decay. In specific cases, it is even feasible to reclaim rent payments made while repairs were carried out.

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!

You shouldn’t have to suffer for an extended period of time without hot water or heating – these are essential utilities that should be provided by your landlord and housing association. If you find yourself in this situation, don’t delay seeking legal advice. Our experienced lawyer can help you explain the obligations and responsibilities of your landlord or housing association, as well as providing valuable guidance on how best to proceed with any further action if necessary.

If as a result of no hot water you have incurred a financial loss or been inconvenienced you could be eligible for compensation. Living without hot water can make day to day life both uncomfortable and unsanitary.

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.