The Impact Of Housing Disrepair On Older People

The Impact Of Housing Disrepair On Older People

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.

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Housing Disrepair Claim vs Housing Ombudsman Complaint

When renting a property, tenants have certain rights that are protected by law. One of these rights is the right to live in a safe and well-maintained home. However, sometimes landlords fail to maintain their properties, leading to disrepair and potentially hazardous living conditions for tenants. In such cases, tenants have two options: they can make a housing disrepair claim and/or file a complaint with the Housing Ombudsman, after the landlord’s internal complaints process has been exhausted.

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Housing Disrepair Claim Guide

Housing Disrepair Claim Guide

This Housing Disrepair Claim Guide gives information on housing disrepair claims.

It explains the tenant’s and landlord’s responsibilities to do repairs and what options the tenant has if the landlord doesn’t meet their obligations.

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