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 Watford 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.

As a tenant, you can expect your landlord to address any rising damp issues. This is because tenancy agreements typically contain an implied term that requires the landlord to keep up with internal & structural repairs of your home.

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.

It is best to start a claim for housing damage as soon as possible. By taking prompt action, you can hold on to vital evidence and build your case stronger while meeting statutory deadlines. In addition, if there are personal injuries involved in the ordeal, it is mandatory that immediate steps be taken without hesitation or else risks will arise.

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 are responsible for ensuring your rental property is well maintained. This covers all installations from water to heating systems and drainage pipes, as well as sanitary fittings like gas and electricity. If there is any issue with water leakage in the home under your care, it’s up to you to effectively address the problem promptly.

As a landlord, it is essential to guarantee that the home is safe and suitable for renters. If water damage has been caused by a leak from any pipes or other sources within the rental property, you as the landlord are responsible for fixing this issue before your tenants can move in. Additionally, landlords cannot terminate their tenant’s tenancy until they have taken care of all repair issues they are responsible for addressing. Although your property may be secure and meet all of the necessary requirements for human residence, if you sense that the landlord has not taken care of an issue which makes it unsuitable to meet your family’s needs, then you have grounds to act. On rare occasions, this might mean leaving before the end date in your tenancy agreement.

Council & Housing association landlords are responsible for exterior repairs to a rental property, including damage to doors and windows. This responsibility exists even if the rental agreement says that the tenant is responsible for repairs.

Landlords should check their property regularly to make sure external windows and doors can close securely, are watertight and draught-proof. Inadequate maintenance of entrances or exits could lead to various issues such as mould growth, not to mention it can also be a security hazard too. So if you spot any broken door handles or locks, eroded sealants, rotten window frames, faulty hinges or shattered glass – get them fixed straight away!

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.