WHAT IS CONSIDERED HOUSING DISREPAIR?

 If you are living in rented property which has fallen into disrepair, you may make a housing disrepair claim against your landlord.

All landlords are legally obligated to ensure that their property is maintained to a reasonable standard of repair and if your landlord has failed to repair faulty areas or facilities in the house or has failed to keep the house in good condition causing your home to become damaged, then you may have a disrepair claims against your landlord.

What Is Housing Disrepair?

Housing disrepair refers to a rented property which is not in ideal conditions of living needing repairs to make it safe, suitable and comfortable for the tenants living in it.


A landlord is expected to ensure the following for his tenants-

  • That the house you are living in is structurally in a good state of repair

  • That the drainage channels are working properly and clear of any blockage

  • That the house has a working heating system

  • That your house is damp and mould free

  • That adequate sanitation facilities are provided

  • That your home is free from insect infestation or other rodents

  • That you have safe access to basic house facilities such as electricity, gas and water

Common Types of Disrepair

The following are common types of disrepair 

  • Mould

  • Damp

  • Leaks

  • Structural Cracks

  • Vermin and insect Infestation

  • Condensation

  • Drainage problems and flooding

  • Poor ventilation

  • Heater issues

If there are works that need to be done in your home, and your landlord fails to carry out the required repair works within a reasonable amount of time after you have made your complaints, then you could have strong grounds for housing disrepair claims.

Why Should I Make A Claim?

According to the Landlord and Tenant Act (LTA) 1985, which applies to tenancy agreements entered into after 1961, Section 11 stipulates several obligations the landlord owes his tenants;

  • keep in repair the structure and exterior of the dwelling, including drains, gutters and external pipes;

  • keep in repair and proper working order, the installations in the dwelling for the supply of water, gas, electricity and for sanitation (including basins, sinks, baths and sanitary conveniences but not other fixtures, fittings and appliances for making use of the supply of water, gas or electricity, and

  • keep in repair and proper working order the installation in the dwelling for space heating and heating water.

Am I Eligible To Claim?

In order to make a housing disrepair claim, it is important to consider your situation and the following are eligibility criteria for making a claim;

  • You live in a house or a flat as a tenant

  • Your home is rented either privately or through social housing 

  • The extent of the disrepair

  • The impact the disrepair is having on your home and the daily lives of fellow occupants

  • How long the property has remained in the state of disrepair

  • How many times you have made complaints about the state of disrepair to your housing association or council landlord

  • What steps your landlord has taken or not take to ensure that the property is repaired

What Can I Claim For?

If your landlord has failed to fix the faulty areas of the property, you can contact our housing disrepair solicitors to help you make a compensation claim and also make the landlord do the required repair works.

Your compensation for housing disrepair can cover for the following-

Damage To Belongings – your compensation can include damages to your properties ruined by leaks or burns from faulty electrical appliances, compensation for mould and damp affected books, clothing or beddings. You will be required to provide photographs of the extent of damage, and receipts showing how much you spent on replacements or repair of the damaged items.

Personal Injury – you can also make claims for any ill health or injury to you or any other occupant of the property. Your compensation amount for this will depend on the severity of illness or injury, its impact on the life of the victim and for how long it has lasted. If you have incurred any financial losses as a result of the injury or illness you suffered, your compensation claim can cover for it.

Your compensation can also cover for inconveniences to you or others living in the property. For example, if you were unable to live in your apartment or unable to make use of important facilities in your living area as a result of leaks, severe mould and damp or insect infestation, then you can claim for the effect such inconveniences have had on you.

Housing Disrepair Solicitors No Win No Fee

It does not cost you anything to make a housing disrepair claim as our No Win No Fee Housing Solicitors will ensure that you get the right legal representation and advice on how to make a claim. 

Our solicitors are highly experienced in this area of law and we understand that making a claim against your landlord may be a difficult task. Therefore, we will ensure that the process is stress-free for you and guide you through the entire claims process, providing you the support you require every step of the way.

Even if your case is not successful, you won’t have to pay a penny. 

However, if your case is successful, 25% of your compensation award will be deducted as a success fee. 


We have helped countless number of clients with their housing disrepair claims and have won several millions compensation for clients while also ensuring that the needed repairs are carried out. We therefore encourage you not to put off making that claim and seeking justice for the wrong done to you.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

How to Report a Housing Disrepair Claim

Image
  A landlord is under an obligation under the law to ensure that any property they let is in a good state of repair and safe to live in. This involves maintaining the structural integrity of the house and making sure that all installations such as water, gas, heating and electricity function the way they are designed to. If your rented property is in a state of disrepair, you do not have to put up with it. As a tenant, it is your duty to report any   housing disrepair  issues to your landlord. If you have informed your landlord of the housing disrepair problem and they have failed to carry out necessary repairs, you can make a complaint. Using the Complaints Procedure You may consider reporting to your landlord through a formal complaints procedure if your landlord has: ·         failed to deal with a disrepair problem ·         been slow to respond to your complaint ·         done little to nothing eve...
Read more

How Do You Prove Landlord Negligence ?

  Unsafe living conditions can be a nightmare for tenants.  It can be inconveniencing to live in a dangerous environment that can affect you or your loved ones. It is even overwhelming when your landlord doesn't care about your suffering. With enough evidence, you do not have to suffer in silence. To prove that a landlord was negligent for your injury or harm, you need legal advice from an experienced solicitor. Landlords and tenants have obligations to uphold. The landlord is responsible for tenants safety and living conditions. A tenant can charge their landlord for negligence if his behavior causes an accident, injury or loss. If a landlord is found to violate his duties, a tenant may have a legal negligence claim against him. You may also be entitled to claim compensation for damages, injury or loss of belongings. If your landlord has failed to fix problems in your apartment and it resulted in health risk for you or your loved ones, he may be seen as a negligent landlord....
Read more

What Are Uninhabitable Living Conditions?

  Dangerous living conditions can be a nightmare for tenants. It can be very difficult to enjoy your rental home amidst all the chaos and unrepair. However, there is a proper way to handle the situation if you are a tenant living in an unsafe rental property.  Tenants can resolve the situation with their housing association, local authorities or landlords. This article explains what to do if you're living in an uninhabitable condition and how to escalate through the right legal channel. We'll begin by looking at situations that may be considered as uninhabitable living conditions for renters. What Can Be Regarded As Uninhabitable Living  Conditions? Every renter has the right to live in a safe and well-kept property and it's the landlord’s responsibility to ensure the property is suitable. The property must meet the expected standard as required by government regulations. Basic amenities such as water supply, electricity, plumbing and heating system. Normally, the landlor...
Read more