As a tenant, you have a legal right to live in a safe, well-maintained, and habitable property. Your Council or Housing Association is legally responsible for ensuring that your home meets these essential living standards.
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The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018, which came into effect on March 20, 2019, strengthens tenants’ rights by requiring landlords to keep rental properties in a safe and liveable condition. Under Section 9A of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, your landlord must:
If your rental property is unsafe, unclean, or causing health issues, you may be entitled to compensation under the Fitness for Human Habitation legislation.
The law considers a property unfit for human habitation if it has serious issues that make it unsafe to live in. Section 10 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 outlines key factors that determine habitability, including:
Structural Stability
Damp & Mould
Natural Lighting & Ventilation
Water Supply & Sanitary Facilities
Heating & Insulation
Fire Safety & Electrical Hazards
Pest Infestations
Dangerous Staircases & Flooring
Gas Leaks & Carbon Monoxide Exposure
There are 29 specific hazards defined under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), including excessive cold, asbestos, noise pollution, and more.
If your home has any of these hazards and your Council or Housing Association has failed to take action, you have the right to make a claim.
If your home is affecting your health, safety, or well-being, you could be entitled to compensation. Common issues tenants experience include:
If your property is in severe disrepair, we can help you take legal action against your landlord to get necessary repairs completed and compensation for the suffering you’ve suffered.
If your home is unsafe, unhealthy, or uninhabitable, and your landlord has ignored your complaints, you may be entitled to compensation.
At NJS Law, we are leading experts in Housing Disrepair Claims and Fitness for Human Habitation Claims. Our specialist solicitors help tenants across the UK hold negligent landlords accountable and secure compensation for prolonged housing issues.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
Alex has more than 6 years of civil litigation experience, acting for clients across numerous legal areas, however his current focus is Housing Disrepair.
Alex’s priority is to represent his clients with the highest level of support and detail giving clarity and guidance with a professional approach and thrives on ensuring all claims are dealt within the client’s best interests.
In his spare time, Alex enjoys maintaining a healthy lifestyle in the gym and watching football and the formula 1.
