We are housing disrepair lawyers & solicitors that will help you claim compensation via submission of a housing disrepair claim.
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Our housing disrepair lawyers can assist council and housing association tenants in obtaining compensation for problems with their leased property.
When a rented house deteriorates or requires repair to ensure that it is safe and acceptable to live in, the landlord is obligated to maintain a decent standard of living.
Housing disrepair usually consists of the following issues:
Yes, our housing disrepair solicitors assist council and housing association tenants in Lydmarsh on a no win no fee basis.
If you lease your home, your landlord is required by law to make repairs. It can be frustrating if your landlord refuses to perform maintenance on the property, and we realize that living in a safe atmosphere is the bare minimum that anybody should expect.
If your landlord refuses to fix problems in your home, you may be able to claim housing disrepair compensation and obtain a court order forcing them to do so.
If a property is in bad shape, it implies that it needs to be restored in order for it to be deemed safe and suitable to live in. This usually applies to leased homes as well as any other type of rented accommodation.
If you rent a home and it is in poor condition, you can seek compensation for any discomfort, inconvenience, or suffering you have endured. If you live in a rented house as a tenant, your landlord has to fulfil the following requirements:
If any of the above is an issue for you and your home, you may be eligible to claim compensation and force your landlord to carry out repairs.
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
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
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.
Do you want your landlord to make repairs in your house? Are they ignoring you or refusing to budge? Allow our disrepair solicitors to assist you to compel your landlord to perform the repairs and, if necessary, pay compensation for any damages.
Our housing disrepair attorneys have handled claims against non-compliant landlords, including cases where they failed to carry out repairs.
Expert housing disrepair solicitors have formed a competent group of housing disrepair solicitors who are well-versed in assisting persons who are harmed by their landlord’s faults. They realize that pursuing your landlord for compensation may be a difficult experience, and it might appear daunting at first. They’ll make sure you don’t encounter any problems along the way.
Disrepair compensation typically includes discomfort, inconvenience, pain and suffering, damage, loss of enjoyment, and physical harm. These awards are most often provided in the form of a rent reduction for the entire duration of the disrepair. The size of the reduction will depend on how much monthly rent is paid for similar accommodation. However, if a renter receives housing benefits opting into should not affect how much compensation they receive for disrepair..
Damages might also include the value of any items damaged by disrepair, as well as the cost of repairs you’ve had to pay for, or the expense of finding alternative housing. The amount you can claim is determined by your situation.
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.
A tenant can file a housing disrepair claim if they have reported issues with their home to the landlord and the landlord has failed to carry out repairs. If you are renting your property and it is in poor condition, you may be eligible for compensation.
Housing disrepair usually consists of the following issues:
The council is responsible of most home repairs, including minor leaks and emergency repairs, if you live in a council-owned property. If the city has failed to address concerns you have brought to their attention, you may be able to claim against them.
Making a claim may result in the court ordering the city to make the repairs and pay for any expenses incurred.
However, before filing a claim against the council, there are a few things you must take into account. Most importantly, ensure that you have reported the problem to them and that they have not responded yet.
When you file a housing disrepair claim with the court, it can order your landlord to make the necessary repairs. You may also be compensated for various reasons, including:
Damage to belongings – You have the right to demand compensation for any items that have been damaged or destroyed as a result of the property’s poor condition. You can also claim for property damage incurred during maintenance work conducted by your landlord.
Financial loss – You can claim for financial compensation as a result of housing disrepair issues, such as your landlord failing to make repairs, if you have suffered financial loss. Note if you are in rent arrears this will impact your outcome.
Personal injury – If you have been injured as a result of your landlord’s negligence then you could make a personal injury claim. Respiratory disorders, injuries caused by falling or tripping hazards, carbon monoxide poisoning, and other kinds of injuries are among the various sorts of injury claims that arise from disrepair. We can assist you with medical reports, expert evidence and court action proceedings.
Inconvenience – You should be compensated for all expenses, such as the inconvenience of a general disruption to your daily routine, not being able to use your house, or having to wait for repairs.
Housing disrepair can include damp, mould, condensation, leaks, drainage, flooding (internal and external i.e. the garden), repointing of brickwork, missing or loose tiles, structural cracks, insect and vermin infestation, poor ventilation, boiler issues, no running or hot water or heating.
It is always the landlord’s responsibility to fix housing disrepair, whether you are a social tenant in either a housing association or council-owned property, or a private tenant with a private landlord.
Tenants should not have to put up with unsafe or unhealthy housing conditions. The new Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation Act) means that landlords must make sure the property is fit for human habitation, and if they don’t, tenants can take legal action.
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 you are keeping up with your rent payments or have a payment plan to catch up on any arrears, your landlord cannot evict you as a Housing Association or Council House tenant. The only exception is if you make no payments at all, in which case eviction for non-payment of rent would be allowed. Even paying £1 per month would stop this from happening.
If you’re a private renter, your landlord can evict you without giving any reason by serving you with a Section 21 eviction notice. Although there are campaigns to end this practice, landlords are still legally allowed to do this in some cases. If your landlord does try to evict you, we can assist you even if they go through with it.
There is no set time frame for filing a housing disrepair claim, but it is usually in your best interest to act as quickly as possible. This is because the sooner you file a claim, the easier it will be to collect evidence and prove liability. In some cases, there may also be legal deadlines that apply to your claim. For example, if you are claiming for personal injury, you must take care of it ASAP.
If you have been diagnosed with an illness that you believe is caused by mould, you should speak to a solicitor about bringing a claim for compensation.
A landlord is allowed to leave a tenant without hot water or heating for a reasonable amount of time. What constitutes a reasonable amount of time is determined on a case-by-case basis. The most important factor to consider is the safety and well-being of the tenant. If the landlord fails to provide these services within 48 hours.
Yes, landlords are typically responsible for damp treatment. This is due to the fact that your tenancy agreement states that the landlord is responsible for maintaining the exterior and structure of your property.
If you landlord doesn’t take action against mould growth in your rental property, you could be eligible for reimbursement of medical expenses or lost items. Mould can cause a number of health problems, so it’s important to address the issue as soon as possible.
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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