Much attention is given to the damage housing disrepair has on families, especially those with young children. However, older people are often left in situations of housing disrepair that can go unresolved for years. Last month, Westminster City Council agreed to pay £21,000 to an elderly tenant who could not get necessary repairs done on her flat.
The lack of proper maintenance and repairs in residential properties has far-reaching consequences, leading to injuries, health issues, and a diminished quality of life for many vulnerable citizens.
As a tenant you have the legal right to live in a safe and suitable property and free from any issues of housing disrepair.
Your Council or Housing Association has a legal obligation to repair your property and maintain it to a reasonable standard.
If you have previously claimed against your landlord but they are still failing to do the repairs that they have agreed to or which they have been ordered to make, then we can help.
Living in a home that is not adequately maintained can lead to various challenges, and unfortunately, personal injuries can be one of them. Issues related to housing disrepair have gained increasing attention, highlighting the potential risks that individuals may face in poorly maintained living conditions.
Experiencing housing disrepair issues can be stressful, affecting both your comfort and well-being. Fortunately, tenants have legal protections in place to ensure that landlords fulfil their obligations to maintain properties and keep them in repair.
Housing disrepair claims against social housing landlords have substantially increased since the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 came into force in England in March 2020.
James Pearce’s’ Tip for clients who don’t report disrepair before claim for housing disrepair.
Whilst we all have our own preferences on the standard of living, a standard that is not acceptable is a home in disrepair.
It is a legal right for tenants to live in a safe environment and it is a legal obligation for your landlord to repair any issues that may compromise it. If you rent from a Housing Association, or a Local Council, you may be entitled to compensation if they fail to repair the property.
If your rented property is in disrepair, it’s your landlord’s responsibility to fix it.
As a tenant you have the legal right to live in a property safe and free from any issues of disrepair.
Your landlord has a legal obligation to repair your property and maintain it to a reasonable standard.
