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Housing disrepair

Find out if you’re eligible for disrepair compensation today.

Thousands of people throughout England and Wales are living in properties which may not be fit for purpose. Social landlords have a legal obligation to maintain their properties to a reasonable and sufficient standard. However, local authorities and council’s are leaving tenants to reside in homes which may be unsafe.

If you are a tenant living in a Council or a Housing Association property, then you may be eligible to make a claim should you fit the following criteria:

If the above applies to you, Abrahams Solicitors will ensure we get the repairs done that you need at no cost to you.

We will handle your claim on a No Win, No Fee basis!

What is my landlord responsible for?

Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 states your landlord has a legal responsibility and duty to:

Ensure that the property meets necessary fire safety regulations.
Keep in repair and maintain gas, electricity, water and sanitation installations.
Handle mould and damp problems.
Keep in repair the roof and plasterwork.
Maintain the structure and exterior of rental property, including external pipes and drains.
Provide efficient security i.e. windows and doors that lock properly.
Fix defective central heating and wiring.

Under The Homes (Fitness for Habitation) Act, your home must be “fit for human habitation”. Your home therefore must be free from damp and have adequate ventilation as one example.

Examples of Housing Disrepair

The below are some examples of what we can pursue a Housing Disrepair claim for:

What can I claim for?

When your Landlord fails to carry out repairs to your property within a reasonable period of time, you are entitled to make a claim for the following:

• Your rent for the period the property was in disrepair until the repairs have been completed

We can recover a percentage of your rent fro the date you initially reported the disrepair, until the repairs have been carried out. Our Housing Disrepair specialist Solictors will ensure you maximise the amount we recover for your damages.

• Damages to personal property

Personal belongings such as clothes, shoes and bags can be claimed for. Additionally, any damages to furnishings such as curtains, carpet and bedding can also be claimed.

• Personal injury

Once proven, you can claim for any personal injury or illness the disrepair in question has caused yourself or any other tenants. The amount of compensation received depends on factors including severity, duration, and financial loss.

• Inconvenience

Any psychological distress or inconvenience can be claimed for. For example, if you’ve had to sleep in another room due to damp or continuous cleaning of mould or damp in your bedroom.

What Evidence Do I need For A Housing Disrepair Claim?

Evidence of notice given to your landlord (council or housing association).
Photographic evidence of disrepair / issues in your home.
Evidence of any damaged items and the cost to replace them.

What we do:

Get your property repaired at no cost to you.
Secure compensation on your behalf for the time you have been living in the property in a state of disrepair
Maximise the amount of compensation we recover for you
Ensure your property is repaired to high industry standards.
Deal with your case on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis.

How do I claim?

Contact our specialist Housing Disrepair team on 0333 3396004 for your free consultation.

Alternatively, click the ‘start my claim’ button below and we will give you a call within the hour!

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