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What is housing disrepair?

If you are living in a council home, social housing or housing association property your landlord is required to ensure that your home is fit for human habitation and in proper working order.

In most tenancy agreements, the landlord is obligated to maintain, repair and ensure the exterior and structure of the building and ensure installations for gas, water supply, space heating, heating water sanitation and electricity are in proper working condition. Nobody should have to accept poor living conditions. The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation Act) means that repairs are now contractual and any breach of contract allows the tenant to take legal action.

Housing disrepair usually consists of the following issues

Mould or damp problems

Pest infestations

Leaks & water damage

Broken heating systems

Faulty electrical wiring

Internal deterioration

Damaged gutters, drains & pipes

Structural issues

Broken kitchen & bathroom fittings

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What are landlords responsible for?

As part of their duty to ensure that your property is safe and liveable, landlords are always responsible for repairs in a reasonable period of time to the following:

  • Your property’s structure and exterior, such as the roof, walls and windows
  • Sanitary fittings such as baths, sinks and basins, this also includes pipes and drains
  • Heating and water systems
  • Gas appliances
  • Ventilation
  • Electrical wiring

Housing Disrepair Claims

  • 1. I’m not sure if I have a claim?

    If you have any problems with your local council or housing association property, such as internal or external damage or disrepair and your landlord has failed to put it right, you may have a claim. You should contact your landlord to make the repairs and if they ignore you, fail to fix the issue or the problem re-occurs, Contact us for free assessment.

  • 2. What is the process of a claim?

    You will need to get in touch with us first contact us at 01922333045 or fill out the form on our website, We will help you in making a housing disrepair claim

  • 3. Can I claim compensation from my landlord?

    Every Tenant has a right to take legal action against their landlord if he fails to carry out his duties. If disrepair in your home has caused you so much inconvenience, Tenants living in a rental property have the option to make a complaint, but if they don't get a response, then they can take further steps to get the landlord to fix faults and claim for disrepair.

  • 4. How much can you claim for housing disrepair, compensation wise?

    In most housing disrepair cases tenants could receive between 25 – 50% of the rent they have paid since notifying the landlord about disrepairs . Our housing solicitors can let you know how much compensation you could receive due to landlord negligence, get in touch with us to find out more.