Our team is dedicated to handling claims against council and housing association landlords, ensuring tenants receive secure and habitable living conditions. If your landlord fails to address housing disrepair issues, you may qualify to file a claim.

Our proficient housing disrepair team is ready to support you with your compensation claim. Whether you complete the form on our website or contact us for guidance, we will assess your eligibility for a claim.

Our team will offer you free advice. Upon completion of the form, one of our solicitors will contact you to guide you on what further steps you can take.

If you live in a property in Middlesbrough or any other UK city and the property has become uninhabitable due to disrepair, our disrepair team solicitors can assist you in filing a housing disrepair claim. This is commonly known as lodging a housing disrepair claim.

Our ‘no win, no fee‘ policy means that the entire process is free of charge to you. Call us on 0333 050 9030 to start the process or fill in the form below.

Yes, Landlords are often responsible for dealing with rising damp. This is because there’s an implied term in your tenancy agreement that says that it’s the landlord’s responsibility to keep the exterior and structure of your home in repair.

If your home and its various issues – such as damp, mildew, faulty electricity or structural damage – have caused you distress and financial strife, then you could be able to secure compensation from your landlord. Plus, depending on the situation at hand, there may even be a chance of recovering some of the rent that was paid prior to the repairs being carried out. A housing disrepair claim can cover numerous problematic areas in residential properties; so don’t hesitate to take advantage!

Acting fast is always the best when making a housing disrepair claim, as earlier action makes it easier to obtain evidence and fix responsibility. Moreover, there may be statutory time limits that you need to stay aware of; for instance, if your case involves personal injury claims then they must be dealt with in good time. If you think that any illness or health problems have been caused by mould present at home, seek legal advice immediately about claiming compensation.

Have you noticed an unsightly amount of mould and damp in your home? The leading cause is most likely due to an excess of moisture. This could be caused by a variety of sources, such as leaking pipes, damage that allows water inside from the roof or windows, or even newly built homes with insufficient drying time. Taking these elements into account can help you determine the true source so it can be addressed quickly.

English law is clear: your landlord must always secure a dependable source of heat or hot water for you as their tenant. This means that in each room, the property should be equipped with either central heating systems or space-heating devices – plus access to boiling water whenever it’s needed!

The landlord is responsible for maintaining the hot water and heating systems, as well as appliances such as electric heaters, that he or she has installed. Maintaining a secure and functioning heating or hot water system is essential for the safety of a building’s occupants. Thus, it is your landlord’s responsibility to ensure these systems are in proper working order. If any issues occur with either of them, they must make the repairs and pay for maintenance promptly.

As a landlord, they are held to the highest standards of responsibility when it comes to maintaining your rental property. This includes any and all installations such as water systems, heating solutions, drainage pipes and other sanitary requirements like gas or electricity connections. In case an issue with water leakage arises in one of these homes under your watchful eye, timely resolution is key – acting swiftly will be crucial for tackling the problem head-on.

They must also ensure that the property is safe and fit for human habitation. If water damage has resulted from a water leak, the landlord may also be responsible for repairing this damage.

In most situations, a landlord can’t terminate your tenancy until the problem they are responsible for has been addressed. However, if your landlord has neglected to address an issue that makes living in the property unsuitable for you and your family’s needs, then it may be necessary to leave earlier than agreed. Despite being secure and suitable for human residence, this would give you sufficient grounds on which to take action.

Council & Housing association landlords are responsible for exterior repairs to a rental property, including damage to doors and windows. Despite what the rental agreement might say, it is ultimately a landlord’s responsibility to make sure that windows and doors are in good working order.

Failing to do so can cause serious problems such as mold growth or safety hazards. Landlords should check for indicators of wear-and-tear like eroded sealants, broken door handles/locks, rotten window frames, faulty hinges or broken glass; ensuring too that all external openings remain draughtproof and damp free when closed properly.

According to Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, it is mandated that landlords must conduct all necessary external and structural repairs on their leased properties. This encompasses more than just common maintenance – practically any repair job which impacts the visual appeal or structure of your property falls under this legal section as well.

The landlord is accountable for eliminating any security risks present in or around the property with their own capital. While your lease may account for you to do some minor maintenance, like replacing light bulbs, most major repairs are not your responsibility.