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Housing Disrepair Solicitors London No Win No Fee

  Are you living in a rented property in bad condition? Start your claim for disrepair with our no win no fee solicitors property damage legal representatives. When making a Claim for Disrepair , it is important for you to know the available funding options.  Disrepair claims by tenants are unique and all cases cannot be funded with legal aid or public funding. Speak to housing disrepair solicitors london no win no fee to know what alternative funding options may be available to you if you are unable to claim compensation on a no win no fee basis. What Type Of Funding Is Available For Housing Disrepair Claims? A conditional fee agreement also referred to as no win no fee arrangement is an agreement between you and no win no fee housing claim solicitors. However, this type of funding is not guaranteed for every claimant or in all disrepair cases. A risk assessment of your case will be carried out to determine if it is appropriate for no win no fee funding. But if you win your ...

Who Is An Illegal Landlord?

  Tenants have the right to live in a secure and safe place. A home is everything even when it's being rented. Some letting agents and landlords make this impossible by violating their legal obligations. This is why some private tenants feel unsafe in their rental apartment.  If you live in a privately rented property, you must check that your landlord is registered. An unregistered landlord can be prosecuted by the council if he: Fails to provide a rent book. Fails to give you a written statement of tenancy contract.  Fails to protect your security Deposit. Lets out a property to multiple tenants. What Is Illegal For A Landlord? When it comes to common ways that an irresponsible landlord can act illegally, landlord harassment is a legal offence. Tenants should not be made to live in a violent place or put up with faulty safety alarms, Insecurity or harassment.  If you're renting from an agent, ensure you know your landlord’s real name and address as it is your legal...

Will Tenants Housing Disrepair Claims Go To Court?

  When landlords fail to carry out their duty in cases of housing disrepair, for most aggrieved tenants, the logical thing to do is to take the landlord to court. Going to court however can be somewhat time consuming and should not be the first resort for tenants, as cases of housing disrepair can easily be resolved outside court.  If you are having to put up with a housing disrepair issue after reporting the case severally to your landlord, potentially, you have a housing disrepair claim.  A tenant whose landlord has outrightly refused to carry out their duties or acted negligently may instigate housing disrepair claims. To find out if you're eligible for a claim, kindly contact our no win no fee housing claim solicitors today for a free case evaluation.  Looking to go to court? Due to the coronavirus, it is important that you go through the covid19 court and tribunals guidance , as some courts are temporarily closed or have changed their modus operandi.  ...

Housing Disrepair Claims And The Complications Caused By Coronavirus

  The risk of housing disrepair claims continued to rise during the Coronavirus pandemic as landlords struggle to meet their repair obligations. Due to the restrictions, many housing association landlords and the local authority find it difficult to keep up with repairs. Other reasons could possibly be as a result of a low maintenance budget given the current situation. Given the current circumstances, the struggle with disrepair claims will further increase as living conditions deteriorate. Pending disrepair claims may affect the safety and well-being of tenants due to the challenge with carrying out repairs. Breach Of Landlord’s Repair Duties. As the lockdown restrictions continue to emerge it has given rise to the surge in disrepair claims . Landlords repair duties are being breached. Therefore the government has put in place a more suitable approach to resolving disrepair problems between landlords and tenants.  The health and safety of tenants have been considered a top...

How To Deal With A Tenant Disrepair Claim

  Are you experiencing disrepairs such as pest infection, leaky Roofs, mold & damp, faulty heating systems or electrical hazards in your home? Are you a private, social housing or housing association tenant? Your landlord has a legal obligation to keep your rental property in good repair including internal and external structures. The landlord’s obligations are stated under section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act (1985), to ensure that: All structure in the property is kept in good repair including exterior pipes, drains, and gutters. Supply of water, electricity, heating system and gas are properly installed and in good repair, including appliances, baths, sinks, and sanitary conveniences. If you need to take action against a negligent landlord to get repairs done and also claim compensation, we recommend  you speak with our legal team. Our no win no fee housing solicitors can represent you in all tenant disrepair matters. Call our housing disrepair helpline to find out...

Housing Disrepairs Claims & Compensation

  If housing disrepair has caused you an injury or affected the quality of your life our housing disrepair solicitors can help you pursue compensation. Having to deal with disrepair claims can be daunting if you don't have the right housing disrepair claims solicitors by your side.  With so many years of experience in dealing with landlord claims including housing association disrepair, we c an guide you through the step by step process. We have a team of the best housing disrepair solicitors who are willing to make your home a conducive place to stay. Call our housing disrepair helpline to claim maximum compensation and get repair work done. What Is Housing Disrepair Compensation? Housing disrepair compensation is usually awarded to a residential tenant by a negligent landlord to cover any damages incurred by housing disrepair. The compensation you may receive is often a certain percentage of your rent. The final amount you could claim in compensation can be between 25% t...

How To Sue A Landlord For Disrepair?

  Has your landlord left your house in bad shape? Is your apartment unsuitable for habitation? Or has a member of your household fallen ill as a result of negligence? When you think about renting an apartment, the first thing that comes to mind is a safe and comfortable place. Whether you rent from a housing association or private landlord, you trust that they will keep the apartment safe before you rent. In the UK, the vast majority of tenants hope that their rental property is free from any hazards before they rent. Unfortunately, this is not always the case as some tenants are faced with negligent landlords that allow their property to fall into disrepair putting all occupants at risk. Contact our housing disrepair solicitors to find out how we can assist you with your disrepair claims . What Is Landlord Negligence? Landlord negligence is an act of carelessness by a landlord that puts tenants in poor living conditions causing damages or injury. Negligence can cause tenants ser...