As a tenant, you have a legal right to live in a safe, habitable, and well-maintained property, free from damp, mould, leaks, and structural issues.
Your council or private landlord has a legal duty to carry out necessary repairs and ensure your home meets health and safety standards.
If you’ve reported issues such as damp, mould, leaks, faulty heating, or structural damage, and your landlord has failed to fix them, you could be entitled to compensation for housing disrepair.
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We cannot help with a disrepair problem if you have a Private Landlord.
You may be eligible to make a claim if you:
If your rented home has any of the following structural issues, you may have a valid claim:
Damp & Mould
Dangerous to health, especially for those with respiratory conditions.
Defective Brickwork
Compromises the stability and safety of your home.
Roof Leaks & Defective Roofing
Leads to water damage and mould growth.
Cracks in Walls & Ceilings
Indicates potential structural problems.
Leaks
Can cause water damage and pose a health hazard.
Defective Windows
Increases the risk of accidents, drafts, insulation problems.
Damp & Mould
Dangerous to health, especially for those with respiratory conditions.
Leaks
Can cause water damage and pose a health hazard.
Roof Leaks & Defective Roofing
Leads to water damage and mould growth.
Defective Brickwork
Compromises the stability and safety of your home.
Cracks in Walls & Ceilings
Indicates potential structural problems.
Defective Windows
Increases the risk of accidents, drafts, insulation problems.
Unresolved housing disrepair can cause:
If you have reported disrepair to your Council or Housing Association, and they have failed to act, you may be eligible for compensation. This includes:
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At NJS Law, we are experts in housing disrepair claims, helping tenants across the UK on a NO WIN, NO FEE basis.
We ensure that councils and housing associations fulfil their legal obligations while securing financial compensation for tenants.
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Call NJS Law today and one of our experienced Housing Disrepair Solicitors will guide you through the claims process with expert advice and support.
Our experienced Housing Disrepair Solicitors are here to guide you every step of the way. With decades of experience, we provide expert legal representation and ensure you receive the repairs and compensation you deserve.
Contact NJS Law today to discuss your claim with a specialist housing disrepair solicitor. Call or email us now to start your case.
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Adele is a qualified solicitor with over 20 years experience working in the legal sector, predominantly within Litigation.
Adele is the member of the management team responsible for the firms strategy, including the growth of a number of key areas of legal practice, heading up the Housing Disrepair and Probate Teams. She also has a keen interest in technology, in particular automation, and will be working on optimising the firm’s processes.
In her spare time Adele enjoys walking the family cockapoo, watching her son play sport, travelling to new places and is obsessed with all things interiors!
Gary completed his history degree at the University of Leeds, and the Graduate Diploma in Law and Legal Practice Course (LPC) at Manchester Metropolitan University). He qualified as a solicitor in 2012.
Gary has specialised in litigation since qualifying running cases from initial letters of claim to Trial. He now specialises in representing tenants, leaseholders and homeowners in a variety of disputes against landlords, freeholders, neighbours and local authorities.
In his spare time, Gary enjoys spending time with his family, watching football and travelling.
