How much compensation can you claim for Housing disrepair?

 Most tenants today are not familiar with their rights. Along similar lines, others who may understand the duty a landlord owes them, would rather sit and suffer in silence than opt for housing disrepair claims - simply for fear of being evicted. 


As a tenant, it is important for you to know that it is within your legal right to make housing disrepair claims. A claim for disrepair can be brought against a landlord, local authority or housing association, as the case may be, if they have refused to repair issues of disrepair in a property.


 When it comes to cases of housing disrepair, claims can be made if:


  • Your property has deteriorated (including structure and exterior of the property) 

  • You have notified your landlord in writing and given him ample time to make necessary repairs

  • Your landlord has failed to carry out such repairs 



Factors that influence housing disrepair claims compensation h1

The amount of compensation received for housing disrepair claims is influenced by a number of factors including;

  • Pain and suffering

  • Loss of amenity 

  • Length of duration of disrepair 

  • Severity of housing disrepair issue

  • Impact of disrepair issue on you and members of your family 



What can be claimed in housing disrepair cases? H2


Although your landlord has a legal obligation to maintain your property to a reasonable standard of repair, there are limits to what you can claim compensation for within housing disrepair claims. Whether private housing or housing association, you can make housing disrepair claims for; 


  1. Personal Property – if your personal items or property has been damaged as a result of disrepairs, you can lodge housing disrepair claims to replace such items 

  2. Furnishings – If a water leak problem has led to the damage of items such as carpets and other furniture in your property, you should be able to claim compensation for such items.

  3. Clothing and other materials – If your landlord has not taken care of your damp or mould problem, leading to damage to clothing, bedding or even curtains, you may be eligible to claim compensation. 

  4. Personal injury - If the disrepair in your property has resulted in accidents at home and you’ve suffered greatly as a result then you are likely entitled to compensation to cover the costs of your expenses on injury and recovery. 

  5. Health issues - disrepair claims by tenants can also be brought when housing disrepair issues have resulted in health challenges. 

  6. Property – If your personal property has been damaged during the course of your landlord carrying out a repair work on your property, you can make disrepair claims 


In any of the aforementioned instances, it must be proved that the disrepair and your pain/sufferings or financial losses are linked. In the case of claims for damages to your health, it is important that you keep notes of appointments with your doctor or GP, and any diagnosis to support your claim. 


Need help? We work with some of the best housing disrepair solicitors in the UK, who are experts in bringing housing disrepair claims. We can help you. Take the first step by calling us or filling our free claim assessment form. 


How is housing disrepair compensation calculated? H3


Usually, the value of property rent is the basis on which calculation for housing disrepair compensations are made. In simpler terms, your rent is used to calculate the value of your claim. What this means is that you will be awarded a percentage of the rent you paid while residing in the property with disrepair. 


Moreover, the total percentage awarded to tenants depends on the severity and impact of the disrepair. However, normally, compensation ranges from 25-50% of your rent, whereas a completely uninhabitable property may result in compensation up to 100% of your rent.


Find this example below: 


Disrepair issue: mould and damp for 3years.


Rent per month: £1000


Total rent value for period of 3years: £36,000


Compensation at the least 25%: £9000


We can help you

Irrespective of what you want to claim for, whether compensation for mould and damp or personal injury, our expert housing disrepair solicitors can assist you. If you want to get an idea of, or an estimated range of your claim’s worth, contact our solicitors today. 


Our housing disrepair solicitors’ no win no fee arrangement for disrepair claims means that you evade every risk of further financial loss in terms of  huge legal fees, should your claim turn out unsuccessful. 


We are happy to bring you the win. Start early, start today! 

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