When you are a tenant in a rented property, landlords are required by law to make sure certain aspects of your living space are kept in good working order and repaired if necessary.
It can be very disheartening if a landlord refuses to make arrangements to repair your home after falling into disrepair for whatever reason.
There are steps you can take to make a claim for housing disrepair and a claim for compensation for the effect it has had on you as an individual.
Check if you have a valid housing disrepair claim
HOUSING DISREPAIR
There are many examples of substantial housing disrepair which can affect your time in rented accommodation and may even damage the health of you and those you live with if severe.
Our Working
Process
Once you contact us or fill out the relevant information, one of our trained staff will contact you and go over the information provided. This will ensure that everything is correct and also make the claim process smooth as possible.
We will then work on your claim. to ensure to help you get the most of your claim , this is based on a no win no fee agreement.
After everything has been checked, we will then start to work on your claim and make sure you get the most out of your Housing Disrepair claim. This is based on a no win no fee agreement.
We love to provide excellent customer service to our customers and will keep you updated at every stage. if you wish to contact us at any time during the claims process we are more than happy to assist you.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- 25% of rental value since occupation has to be over £1000
- The value of damage has to be a minimum of £1000
- Not been in arrears for 3 months
Damaged/Worn Brickwork
Problems to the brickwork on your rented property exterior can cause structural damage if left unmanaged. Read our guide on how you can make a claim for housing disrepair.
Rotting Windows
Rotting window frames are not only unsightly, but they can also make it difficult to heat your home, and even keep it safe. Read our guide on how to make a housing disrepair claim.
Vermin
Whether it’s rats, mice, fleas or any other vermin infestation, we answer the questions you may have on making a housing disrepair claim against your landlord.
Will my landlord evict me if I made a claim against them?
This is an understandable concern given the circumstances, but if you are a tenant in a housing association or council house, then your landlord cannot evict you for bringing a housing disrepair claim against them unless you are in arrears without a payment plan in place.
The law differs if you are in private rented accommodation, as a landlord can serve a Section 21 eviction notice which will let them evict you as a tenant without giving specific reasons. We can help you with any enquiries you may have.
