This guide explains housing disrepair claims, including the responsibilities of tenants and landlords, and the options available if a landlord fails to carry out necessary repairs.
If you are living in a Council or Housing Association property that has fallen into disrepair and your landlord has failed to fix the problem, you may be entitled to make a housing disrepair claim.
Housing disrepair occurs when a rented property is not properly maintained and falls below a reasonable standard of living.
As a tenant, you have a legal right to live in a safe and habitable home, free from hazards caused by disrepair.
Your Council or Housing Association has a legal obligation to:
You may be eligible to make a housing disrepair claim if your Council or Housing Association property is affected by issues such as:
These issues can impact your health, safety, and quality of life.
You may be able to claim compensation and a rent refund if:
If repairs are delayed or not carried out properly, your landlord may be in breach of their legal duties.
NJS Law are among the few specialist housing disrepair solicitors acting for tenants across England and Wales.
Our dedicated legal team focuses on ensuring that:
We can assist you by:
We handle the legal process so you don’t have to.
At NJS Law, we are specialist housing disrepair solicitors, assisting tenants nationwide on a No Win No Fee basis.
We are sympathetic, understanding, and here to support you every step of the way.
If your landlord has failed to carry out necessary repairs, you do not have to put up with unsafe living conditions.
Call or email us today to start your housing disrepair claim and find out how we can help.
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