If your landlord is refusing to carry out vital repair work in your rented home, you may be able to claim housing disrepair compensation. Not only will this force your landlord to fix the repair, but you will also be owed compensation for any pain and suffering that the disrepair has caused.

Tenants are protected by certain UK laws. These laws ensure that you are safe from uninhabitable homes that fall below a certain reasonable living standard. Tenants should never accept unsafe, unhealthy living conditions.

Speaking to an expert Housing Disrepair Solicitor can ensure that your landlord listens to your repair requests. Housing disrepair claim have an expert panel of solicitors on hand to help you with your claim for disrepair. You can check your eligibility today, for completely free

Your landlord is responsible for making sure:

 ·The boiler is safe and working properly

 ·All structural repairs are carried out in a timely manner

 ·The roof and plaster-work are maintained

 ·Leaks are repaired swiftly

 ·Areas of damp and mould are treated and the cause is dealt with

 ·Wet and dry rot are removed

 ·Subsidence is dealt with

 ·Broken sewers are fixed swiftly

 ·Damaged or exposed wiring is replaced

 ·Gas and water leaks are quickly handled

 ·Defective central heating is repaired or replaced

 ·You have sufficient security

What Action Can You Take As A Tenant?

In terms of a claim for compensation, this is calculated by deducting a percentage of the rent that you paid to your landlord for the time period whilst the repairs should have been completed. This is like a refund of your rent – usually between 20% and 50% depending upon the severity of the disrepair.

You can also claim for:

-refund of any fees incurred

-refund of any damage to property or items etc

Taking action against your landlord

If the condition of your home gets a lot worse because your social landlord hasn’t repaired disrepair or damage, you may need to take legal action. Note: you should always report issues to your landlord as soon as you notice them, which gives them a chance to carry out repairs quickly. However, if your landlord fails to fix what needs repairing, doesn’t respond to you, ignores the issue, or carries out the repair to a low standard then legal action against them is the appropriate next step.

No one should have to put up with unhealthy and degrading living conditions. Disrepair in a rented property caused by your landlord’s negligence is unacceptable and could be harmful to you and your family.

Our housing solicitors are specialists in handling cases which deal with disrepair in social housing. We can help you claim for the necessary repairs to be carried out by your landlord and even claim compensation for the damage and harm you have had to endure.

If your council or social property is in a poor condition and your landlord is not acting on it, contact our housing solicitors today. We’ll give you specialist advice and guidance, and support you throughout your disrepair claim. We want to help you live in comfort without having to worry about disrepair issues and the effects they may have on you and your family.