If you are living in a social or housing association property affected by housing disrepair, such as damp, mould, leaks, faulty heating, or structural problems, our expert housing disrepair solicitors can help you make a No Win No Fee claim against your landlord.
Tenants have the legal right to live in safe, well-maintained homes, and if your council or housing association has failed to carry out essential repairs, you could be entitled to compensation and repairs at no cost to you.
With our specialist No Win No Fee housing disrepair claims service, you can pursue justice without any upfront fees or financial risk.
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When the council or housing association fails to carry out disrepairs despite being notified, resulting in unsafe or sub-standard living conditions. This includes broken damp and mould, leaks, structural defects…
When the council or housing association fails to carry out disrepairs despite being agreed, resulting in unsafe or sub-standard living conditions. This includes broken damp and mould, leaks, structural defects…
Claims rooted in the legal requirement that a rented property must be safe, healthy and free from serious defects. If your home is not “fit” due to things like damp and mould, you may be entitled to remedy or compensation.
Disrepair affecting tenants living in council-owned properties. The obligations on local authorities include ensuring structural integrity, addressing leaks, heating problems, or anything that may impact your safety and health.
Disrepair affecting tenants living in housing association-owned properties. The obligations on local authorities include ensuring structural integrity, addressing leaks, heating problems, or anything that may impact your safety and health.
Disrepair affecting social tenants living in council-owned properties. The obligations on local authorities include ensuring structural integrity, addressing leaks, heating problems, or anything that may impact your safety and health.
Specific claims where moisture, mould growth, or damp penetration causes damage to property or health. This can result from leaks, poor ventilation, structural defects, or failure to repair sources of water ingress. Mould and damp are often cited in both “fitness for habitation” and repair breach contexts.
Where the disrepair leads not just to property damage or discomfort, but also to injury. For example, slips, falls, or accidents caused by broken floors, stairs, or other hazards in the home. This type of claim combines property standards with harm suffered.
Where living conditions that are not properly maintained cause or worsen health problems. This could include respiratory illnesses from mould, exacerbation of allergies, or other stress or mental health impacts caused by living in disrepair.
When the council or housing association fails to carry out disrepairs despite being notified, resulting in unsafe or sub-standard living conditions. This includes broken damp and mould, leaks, structural defects…
When the council or housing association fails to carry out disrepairs despite being agreed, resulting in unsafe or sub-standard living conditions. This includes broken damp and mould, leaks, structural defects…
Claims rooted in the legal requirement that a rented property must be safe, healthy and free from serious defects. If your home is not “fit” due to things like damp and mould, you may be entitled to remedy or compensation.
Disrepair affecting tenants living in council-owned properties. The obligations on local authorities include ensuring structural integrity, addressing leaks, heating problems, or anything that may impact your safety and health.
Disrepair affecting tenants living in housing association-owned properties. The obligations on local authorities include ensuring structural integrity, addressing leaks, heating problems, or anything that may impact your safety and health.
Disrepair affecting social tenants living in council-owned properties. The obligations on local authorities include ensuring structural integrity, addressing leaks, heating problems, or anything that may impact your safety and health.
Specific claims where moisture, mould growth, or damp penetration causes damage to property or health. This can result from leaks, poor ventilation, structural defects, or failure to repair sources of water ingress. Mould and damp are often cited in both “fitness for habitation” and repair breach contexts.
Where the disrepair leads not just to property damage or discomfort, but also to injury. For example, slips, falls, or accidents caused by broken floors, stairs, or other hazards in the home. This type of claim combines property standards with harm suffered.
Where living conditions that are not properly maintained cause or worsen health problems. This could include respiratory illnesses from mould, exacerbation of allergies, or other stress or mental health impacts caused by living in disrepair.
If you are living in disrepair, you have reported the disrepair
and you have been ignored by your council or housing associations
you are entitled to compensation.
Our solicitors offer free initial advice to confirm your eligibility and guide you on the next steps.
Complete the form below or contact us directly. Our solicitors will review your situation and confirm your eligibility in a free consultation.
We cannot help with a disrepair problem if you have a Private Landlord.
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We offer a free consultation to review your housing conditions and discuss your rights, giving you honest advice on whether you have a valid disrepair claim.
We collect photographs, inspection reports, repair notices, and any communication with your landlord to document the disrepair and strengthen your case.
We assess the impact of the disrepair on your health, finances, and wellbeing, including repair costs, relocation expenses, rent reductions, and any emotional distress caused.
We negotiate with your landlord or their insurers to achieve a fair resolution. If agreement cannot be reached, we are prepared to represent you in court to secure proper compensation.
Unsure whether your direpair gives you the right to claim?
Our team will review your situation and explain your options clearly.
Call us or complete our form for a free consultation.
An experienced solicitor will confirm your eligibility and guide you on the next steps.
At NJS Law, we understand that no two housing disrepair cases are the same. That’s why we offer personalised legal support, taking into account every aspect of your living conditions and how they affect your health and daily life.
We examine how serious the disrepair is, including risks to your safety, health, and comfort, and document its immediate and ongoing effects on your daily life.
We consider chronic health issues, mental distress, or other long-term consequences caused by poor housing conditions to fully understand the impact on your quality of life.
Our team calculates costs related to temporary relocation, repairs, rent reductions, and any financial strain caused by the disrepair to ensure fair compensation.
If you rely on family, carers, or additional support due to unsafe or unsanitary housing, we make sure this contribution is fully recognised in your claim.
We work to ensure your landlord carries out essential repairs quickly and safely, protecting your home and wellbeing while your claim is progressing.
NJS Law ensures that all out-of-pocket costs, from medical treatment to professional inspections or temporary accommodation, are included so you’re not left bearing the financial burden.
We build the strongest possible case so you can focus on living safely while we handle the legal process with care and determination.
Starting a housing disrepair claim can feel daunting, and you’re likely to have questions about how the process works, what it costs, and how long it takes. To help, we’ve answered the most common questions our clients ask — from evidence to compensation amounts and court proceedings.
A housing disrepair claim is a legal action you can take against your landlord if your rented property is in poor condition and affects your health, safety, or comfort.
Tenants in both social and housing association can make a claim if their landlord has failed to maintain the property or carry out necessary repairs.
Claims can include issues such as damp, mould, broken heating or plumbing, structural damage, unsafe electrics, leaks that pose a risk to health or safety.
Evidence such as photographs, inspection reports, correspondence with your landlord, and medical records (if health is affected) can help prove your case.
You generally have up to six years to make a housing disrepair claim, but it’s best to act as soon as possible to preserve evidence and strengthen your case.
We work to ensure landlords complete essential repairs promptly while your claim progresses, helping you live safely and comfortably.
Compensation depends on the severity of the disrepair, its impact on your health, finances, and lifestyle, and any additional costs you’ve incurred.
Many claims are resolved through negotiation or settlement with the landlord, but if a fair resolution isn’t reached, we can represent you in court.
We provide personalised support, gather evidence, calculate your losses, ensure repairs are carried out, and handle negotiations or court proceedings so you don’t have to worry.
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.
