Our team’s primary objective is to handle claims against council and housing association landlords to ensure tenants are provided with secure and livable conditions.

If you find yourself in a situation where your landlord neglects to address the issues of housing disrepair that you face, you may be eligible to file a claim for housing disrepair.

Our experienced housing disrepair team is always available to assist you with your compensation claim. Whether you fill out the form on our website or reach out to us for free advice, or fill out the form to check whether you are eligible for a claim or not.

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 St Helens 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.

A housing disrepair claim can cover a variety of problems, from damp and mildew to electrical faults and structural decay. Does the condition of your house have you feeling frustrated and out-of-pocket? If so, there may be a way to seek financial compensation from your landlord. Depending on the circumstances, it is also possible to reclaim rent payments made during repairs.

There is no particular expiration of time for lodging a housing disrepair claim, yet it’s wise to act quickly. If you make your complaint promptly, you’ll have an easier time gathering evidence and forcing any potential liable parties to be responsible. Moreover, in certain cases there are strict deadlines that must be followed when filing the claim—just think about personal injury claims; they need immediate attention! Therefore, if you suspect damage caused by disrepair has occurred on your property or rental unit don’t wait too long-take action right away.

If you have been diagnosed with an illness that you believe is caused by mould, you should speak to a solicitor about bringing a claim for compensation.

What are the causes of damp and mould? In buildings such as houses and flats, mould is caused by excessive moisture. Mold growth can be a result of leaking pipes, damaged roofs or windows that let in rain, and even using water in your newly constructed home while it’s still drying out. All of these factors must be considered if you want to avoid the potentially serious consequences brought about by mold accumulation.

According to English law, your landlord is required to provide you with a dependable source of heating or hot water at all times. As a tenant, you have the right to access central heating systems or space-heating equipment in every room of your rental property. In addition, easy availability of hot water for boiling is essential and should be provided as well.

Maintaining a pleasant living space is the landlord’s responsibility, including guaranteeing that hot water and heating systems are in excellent shape. Electric heaters provided by them must also be functioning appropriately. If ever you experience any difficulties with your heating or hot water system, your landlord has to make repairs and foot the bill for maintenance – it’s all part of their duties!

As a landlord, you must ensure that your rental property is properly taken care of and maintained. This includes all facets from water to heating systems, drainage pipes to gas and electricity fittings. If there are any issues with water leakage in the residence that you’re responsible for, it’s up to you as the landlord to react quickly and appropriately address the concern.

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. In the event that your landlord has failed to resolve an issue which makes living there inappropriate for you and your family, then it is possible to take action in such a situation. Even if the property was deemed secure and appropriate before, you have grounds to act due to this breach of responsibility from their end.

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.

By law, the landlord is responsible for dealing with any essential external or structural repairs to their leased property as mandated by Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. This section covers all kinds of necessary repairs – from repair works that affect its structure to those that enhance its visual appeal.

Not only should the landlord be aware of and address safety hazards within the property or its vicinity, but they must also cover any costs associated with repairs. Although you may have to take charge of minor maintenance issues like changing light bulbs according to your lease agreement, landlords are accountable for any major structural renovations that arise.