Housing Disrepair
Social Housing not in a fit state to live in safely? We can help
Do you live in a rented property that has fallen into disrepair?
If so, you may be able to make a housing disrepair claim against your landlord. Landlords are legally obligated to maintain the structure and exterior of their tenant’s homes, whilst providing vital services such as heating and hot running water.
If your landlord has failed to repair faults and keep your home safe and in good condition, you are within your rights to pursue a claim against them.
Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act (LTA) 1985 ensures the landlord will:
keep in repair the structure and exterior of the dwelling, including drains, gutters and external pipes,
keep in repair and proper working order the installations in the dwelling for the supply of water, gas, electricity and for sanitation (including basins, sinks, baths and sanitary conveniences but not other fixtures, fittings and appliances for making use of the supply of water, gas or electricity, and
keep in repair and proper working order the installation in the dwelling for space heating and heating water.
If you would like to find out more about how we can assist you with your housing disrepair claim, get in touch and our team of specialist solicitors will be happy to help.
You can include damage to your personal items in your claim for compensation. For example, if mould has affected your clothes and bedding, the cost to replace or repair these items can be included in your claim. Other examples include: items ruined by a leak, or electrical appliances damaged by an electrical fault.
Personal injury and any ill-health caused by living in the property can also be included in your claim. The amount of compensation you will receive varies depending of many factors, such as the severity of your illness and if any earnings have been lost as a result.
Any inconvenience that you have been caused by the disrepair that can either be a miscellaneous cash sum or a partial rebate of your rent for the affected property during the period of disrepair. For example, if you are unable to sleep in your bedroom due to severe mould and damp, you can claim for the effect this had on your ability to use your home.
We always advise that clients collect evidence such as photographs of damage and copies of text messages and email correspondence with your landlord. To find out more about gathering evidence to support your claim, read our Housing Disrepair blog post below.
How much compensation can I expect to receive from my Housing Disrepair Claim?
The amount of compensation you will receive varies depending on many factors, such as the severity of the disrepair, how long the disrepair has been present and the affect on you as an individual.
We understand that making a claim against your landlord may appear daunting at first, bur rest assured that our team of specialist solicitors will advise and guide you throughout every step of the process, answering any questions you may have along the way.
To learn more about how to make a Housing Disrepair Claim, reach out to our professional team today.
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