HOUSING DISREPAIR

Living in a home where your landlord refuses your requests for repairs and maintenance can have a serious impact on your physical and mental health – and it’s against the law.

If you live in a Council or Housing Association property which is in a poor state of repair, despite you logging the issues with your landlord, then call us now for a free no-obligation chat to see if we can help you claim compensation.

The landlord's responsibilities and obligations to the tenant are outlined under a number of legislations, namely the LTA - Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

In summary, section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 outlines the responsibilities of the landlord as follows:

• The property meets necessary fire safety regulations
• Keep in repair and maintain gas, electricity, water and sanitation installations
• Handle mould and damp problems
• Keep in repair the roof and plasterwork
• Maintain the structure and exterior of rental property, including external pipes and drains
• Provide efficient security
• Fix defective central heating and wiring

If you have reported any of the following issues and have been let down by your landlord, call us for a free consultation:

• The property meets necessary fire safety regulations
• Keep in repair and maintain gas, electricity, water and sanitation installations
• Handle mould and damp problems
• Keep in repair the roof and plasterwork
• Maintain the structure and exterior of rental property, including external pipes and drains
• Provide efficient security
• Fix defective central heating and wiring

In the last year alone, we have helped over 400 families just like yours to have their homes repaired and secured over £1.5m in compensation

For a FREE consultation call us on 0151 909 6120

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WHAT CAN I CLAIM HOUSING DISREPAIR COMPENSATION FOR?

If your landlord refuses to fix the property, you can force them to do the works and claim compensation. You can receive compensation for a number of different reasons when bringing a Housing Disrepair claim.

You can recover compensation for:

Damage to Belongings

From clothing or furnishings that have been damaged by mould to carpets ruined by a leak or electrical goods damaged due to an electrical fault that has been left unresolved; you can make a claim for damaged belongings, but you will need to provide evidence such as photographs as well as receipts to show you have had to purchase replacements or have items repaired.

Compensation for these claims will only cover the cost to you of repairing or replacing the damaged items which means you may get less than the cost of the item when you first bought it.

Personal Injury

You can claim for any ill health that the disrepair has caused yourself or anyone who is living within the property. The amount of compensation you receive will depend on a number of factors, including the severity of your illness and how long it has lasted.

You will also be able to recover any financial losses you have incurred as a result of your illness such as lost earnings.

Disrepair can cause a number of health problems, including:

• Pneumonia
• Depression and anxiety
• Asthma
• Carbon monoxide poisoning
• Gastrointestinal issues

If you, your partner or a member of your family has suffered any health issues due to disrepair, you can claim for:

• Medical costs
• Aftercare
• Medication
• Pain and suffering

Inconvenience

If you’re unable to use part of your home because of the issues, then you could be awarded a miscellaneous cash sum or partial rent rebate for the affected property during the period of disrepair.

Examples include not being able to sleep in your bedroom because of severe mould or damp or not being able to use a bathroom due to unsanitary drains.

It’s important to remember that your landlord must have been advised of the issues and given ample time to carry out the repairs before you consider making a claim.

Keeping a note of your communication and your landlord’s replies (or lack of) will help our team progress with your claim efficiently.

The amount of compensation you will receive depends on the severity of the disrepair, how long the disrepair has been present and the effect on you as an individual.

Our team of specialist housing disrepair lawyers have many years’ in helping people who have suffered because of failures on the part of their landlord, especially against local councils and housing associations.

Making a claim against your landlord may appear daunting at first, but we’ll be alongside you every step of the way and are dedicated to making the process straightforward and stress-free as possible.

We will guide you through the entire process, providing the assistance you require every step of the way.

If you’re ready to talk, then we’re here to listen; call us now for a FREE consultation on 0151 909 6120

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