At London housing disrepair claims If you live in a council flat, social housing, or a housing association property, your landlord must ensure that your home is safe and functional. It is the duty of the landlord to maintain a minimal standard of living when a rented house deteriorates or requires repairs so that it may be lived in safely and comfortably.
Housing disrepair usually consists of the following issues:
Landlords are always responsible for making necessary repairs as soon as they become aware that the property is uninhabitable or dangerous, as part of their duty to make sure that your property is safe and functional.
Your landlord is prohibited by law from demanding that you pay for any of the repairs listed above, and they are solely responsible for them. If your lease allows it, your landlord might be held liable for future repairs that you agree to.
If your landlord refuses to repair a property that has housing disrepair issues and is under their control, you may be able to file a claim against them. You must first notify your landlord about the disrepair and provide evidence as proof in order to be eligible to submit a claim. If your landlord does not make repairs as required by law, you can seek compensation.
You may file a housing disrepair claim during your tenancy or after it has finished, but you must do so within six years of giving notice to your landlord about the problem. Personal injury claims must be filed within three years after receiving notification.
It’s important to keep in mind that your landlord may not be held liable for damages caused by your carelessness or misconduct. We currently do not take individual landlord claims because, as a rule, if you’ve used a letting agency or your landlord is an individual we can’t help you.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
If your landlord does not make the required repairs after you submit a claim for disrepair, the court may order him or her to do so. You might be compensated for a variety of reasons, including:
Damage to belongings – If you live in a house with major repairs that have resulted in damage or loss of things, you may seek compensation for any losses incurred as a result of the property’s poor condition. You may also ask for money to repair damages caused by landlord-made repairs.
Financial loss – If you have incurred financial losses as a result of your landlord’s lack of maintenance, you may be able to pursue reimbursement. If you are in arrears, this will influence your outcome.
Personal injury – If you have been injured as a result of your landlord’s carelessness, you may file a personal injury claim. This might include respiratory problems caused by dampness or mildew, injuries sustained from slipping or tripping hazards, carbon monoxide poisoning, and other sorts of ailments. Medical records, expert testimony, and court action procedures are all things we can help with.
Inconvenience – You can claim compensation for things like unexpected delays to your daily routine, missed appointments, and not being able to use your home or have repairs completed.
We currently focus on individual housing complaints against your local council, local authority, social housing and housing associations; however, we are unable to handle tenant complaints against private landlords.
The process of making a claim against your landlord is difficult, which is why you will need the help of a legal expert. If you wish to make a claim then the first thing that you should do is speak with a professional about your situation to find out whether your case meets the criteria for a claim.
Before you submit a claim, you must complete the Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Conditions Claims. The pre-action procedure outlines a sequence of activities that you must perform before filing your claim. If you do not follow these steps, you risk being fined at a later stage in the litigation process. Attempting to set up Alternative Dispute Resolution and submitting.
If your landlord does not respond to your letter of claim, or if the response is unsatisfactory, you can take legal action by submitting an application to the county court.
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.
We know how unpleasant and stressful it is to live in a property that needs repairing, therefore we’re here to assist. Our legal team specializes in real estate law and has extensive expertise with disrepair claims as well as personal injury claims. With their assistance, you may receive the support and recompense you deserve.
It’s critical to employ the expertise of a lawyer in order to negotiate with your landlord. We understand how difficult it is to bring an acceptable claim because we are housing disrepair lawyers who specialize in the field.
We may start with an on-site examination to see if your house is so damaged that it is no longer liveable. We can provide you with reliable legal assistance on what your future actions should be from there. If you decide to go ahead with the claim, our staff will assist you throughout the procedure, including ensuring that you follow the pre-action process and gathering all needed evidence. We’ll represent you at any hearing if you choose to pursue the claim.
Our solicitors will be there for you throughout the entire process. For more information about the services that we offer, contact our team today on 0333 050 9030
Filing a claim can be time-consuming and expensive. You may be eligible for Legal Aid to assist you with these expenses if your case is serious, but Legal Aid funding is only available in situations where the health and safety of the renters living in the property are at risk.
If Legal Aid is not available then you will need to cover the costs yourself, the cost varies depending on the court route you take. There are three court routes available, they are known as small claims, fast track and multi-track.
If your claim for compensation is less than £10,000, it will be heard in small claims court. The case can only be heard in small claims if the repair costs are less than £1000 and the damages equal to or lesser than £1000. If your claim is not suitable for small claims, it will usually be sent to the fast-track court.
If you win your case then your landlord can be ordered to cover your costs for you.
Court proceedings & fees can vary from case to case, our lawyers can tell you more about the fees that you will need to pay, call us on 0333 050 9030 to claim today.
If your landlord is a local authority council, a housing association, or social housing and they fail to fulfill their legal responsibility of ensuring that you are safe and comfortable in your home, you may sue them for failing to meet their obligations. We would generally file two personal injury lawsuits at the same time due on to your poor living conditions, which include compensatory damages for physical damage.
We feel that everyone should be able to obtain trustworthy and expert help with their housing disrepair issues, which is why we provide services on a no-win, no-fee basis. If you are a private renter, however, you still have rights and should familiarize yourself with the tenant act before taking legal action or getting advice from a business that specializes in cases for private Tenants.
If your case is not successful, though, you will not be charged costs for our housing lawyers services. You won’t have to pay any up-front fees if your case succeeds; instead, the payment will be deduct ed from the financial compensation you receive. A “no win no fee basis,” commonly known as a “conditional fee agreement,” is an arrangement in which you are guaranteed that if you lose your case, you will not owe anything (i.e., there will be no legal costs). We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and we are neither middlemen nor a claims management company, so working with us directly guarantees that you will receive the greatest possible service.
The amount paid for housing disrepair claims is determined on a case-by-case basis. Compensation is estimated based on several criteria, including:
Depending on the circumstances, you may be compensated for the entire amount of your rent while your property is unusable in certain instances. If your home is completely uninhabitable, you may be paid 100% of your rent for as long as the issue persists; however, this isn’t very common. On average, you can anticipate to receive damages between 25 and 50 percent of your monthly rent from a compensation claim. Please contact one of our housing disrepair lawyers right away.
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.
Every tenant has the right to a safe home. If your landlord fails to make necessary repairs, you may be able to file an injury compensation claim if you have been harmed, financially distressed, or upset by the situation. They’ll need a copy of the tenancy agreement, including any special terms and conditions, if they’re required.
Your compensation is determined on the severity of your housing disrepair problem and how long the poor conditions in the property have persisted.
In most situations, tenants may be eligible for 25 to 50 percent of their monthly rent if their home is deemed to be substandard. To learn how much compensation you may get as a result of the landlord’s negligence, contact our skilled housing solicitors or call our claims department right now.
Yes. Mold may lead to a variety of problems, including property damage and serious health concerns that you may seek compensation for. You can claim for disrepair if the mould in your rental home was caused by a repair issue. Our housing disrepair lawyers can help you file a claim for the money you deserve as a result of disrepair.
Yes, repairing duties are frequently covered in tenancy agreements. The landlord is required to keep the property’s structure and outside in good repair, as well as maintain the installations in working order for water, gas, electricity, sanitation, space heating, and hot water supply.
It is not possible for a landlord to contract out of their repairing obligations.
If you own a leasehold property the freeholder’s repairing obligations will be contained in the terms of your lease.
If your property has a defect or leak that causes mold, mildew, or other similar problems (for example, flooding), we may be able to bring a legal claim in the County Court for the repair of issues as well as monetary compensation. In certain situations, housing disrepair claims can be resolved in the Magistrates’ Court.
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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