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 Wolverhampton 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 multitude of issues, from the presence of mold and mildew to electrical malfunctions to structural degradation. If your house is in bad condition and has caused you hassle or financial loss, you may be able to seek compensation from your landlord. You may also be able on occasion to get back the rent that was paid while the property was being fixed.

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.

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, 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. 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!

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.