How Much is a Claim for Housing Disrepair Worth?

 If you are a tenant in a rented property, it is the duty of your landlord to keep the property in good condition and undertake necessary repair works. If they fail in this regard and you have been subjected to poor living conditions, you will be within your rights to pursue housing disrepair claims.

Whether you are a private or social housing tenant, your landlord’s responsibilities remain the same. They must maintain and repair the following:

·         Gas installations and appliances;

·         Pipes, drainage and sanitary fixtures;

·         Electrical installations;

·         External property damage, such as the roof, windows, external walls and any structural integrity issues.

If you think you might have a housing association disrepair claim or a housing disrepair claim against your private landlord, get in touch with us. Our housing disrepair solicitors will be happy to discuss details of your case and let you know if they thing you can make a claim.

How Much Compensation Will I Receive for Housing Disrepair?

Disrepair claims are assessed on a case-by-case basis, which means that each case attracts a unique compensation award. So, it is not exactly straightforward to say how much your disrepair claim is worth. However, it depends on a number of factors, including:

·         The nature and severity of the disrepair;

·         The duration of the disrepair;

·         The amount of damage incurred;

·         How much your rent is worth.

If you get in touch with us, our housing disrepair solicitors will assess your case to determine how much compensation you should be entitled to. You can rest assured we will fight on your behalf to secure the maximum compensation award you deserve. In calculating your compensation, we consider the following factors:

·         Your pain, suffering and loss of amenity;

·         Damages incurred;

·         Financial losses.

Pain, Suffering and Loss of Amenity

Our solicitors will consider the impact of the housing disrepair on your life. We will factor things such as how many rooms have been affected, the duration of the disrepair, how much inconvenience you suffered, and whether you had to make adjustments or move out as a result of the disrepair. We will also consider whether the disrepair has affected your health, whether this be your physical or mental health.

Armed with these facts, we will now have a picture of how severe your disrepair case is; the more severe your pain, suffering and loss of amenity, the more compensation you will be entitled to.

Damaged Possessions

If the housing disrepair has caused damage to your personal belongings, then you may be able to make a claim. Your claim will consider the cost of replacing the damaged items, ensuring you do not incur out-of-pocket costs as a result of your landlord’s negligence.

Financial Losses

You can also make claims for financial losses incurred as a result of the disrepair. For instance, if you became ill due to the disrepair issue and have spent out-of-pocket on medication or you have paid for temporary accommodation, we will take these into consideration in order to restore the financial position you would have been but for the disrepair.

Get in Touch with Us Today

Whether you are looking to sue landlord for mold UK or make any other type of disrepair claim, we can help. Our housing disrepair solicitors No Win No Fee understand how difficult your current situation may be, and will explain the claims process in a clear manner so you can make informed decisions.

If we believe you may have grounds for a claim, we will likely offer a No Win No Fee service. While working with our No Win No Fee housing solicitors, you will not have to pay anything; a success fee will be deducted from your compensation award if we help you win.

For a free, no obligation consultation, call our housing disrepair helpline or complete our free claims assessment form to speak with one of our No Win No Fee housing claim solicitors.

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