How Tenants Can Claim Against Their Landlords
Housing disrepair occurs when a rented property is in need of repairs and unsuitable for human habitation. On the other hand, housing disrepair claims are legal action taken by a renter for lack of repair or refusal to carry out repairs in their property. If you are living in an unsafe rental property and you are thinking about claiming against your landlord for housing disrepair, you may have grounds to do so. Our housing disrepair claims solicitors can help you recover damages. Call our housing disrepair helpline today on 0800 999 7440. A contract is binding when a tenant rents a property, this is called, the rental agreement between the landlord and tenant as outlined in section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. This means that tenants, as well as property owners, have rights that protect them from taking illegal actions. It is very crucial to understand the reasons tenants sue landlords and end up in a settlement or lawsuit. One mistake some tenants make if their...